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A quiet hour

One hour a week with lower music, softer light and no rush welcomes people who find busy places hard.

Steps

  1. Pick a regular hour and decide what changes: music off, lights lower, no announcements.
  2. Tell your staff, and post the hour by the door and on your listings.
  3. Keep it every week so people can plan around it.
  4. Ask quiet-hour customers what would make it better.

What to count

People in the quiet hour, week by week.

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