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In some UK-foodstore chains, such as Asda (the Walmart-subsidiary) shopping is marred by unnecessary announcements and soulless music played too loud. Unfortunately, it has become a trend in Britain, whereas in other countries, it hardly obtains. And it surprises me that those employed to make such arrangements are so arrogant or silly. I feel sorry for the workers in these supermarkets who are continuously subjected to so much noise that it may be damaging their hearing or even injuring their soul