Car Music Etiquette Question

**Janszoon** · 05-12-2011, 09:46 PM

Just listen to this and you'll be fine:

BastardofYoung · 05-12-2011, 09:49 PM

this works well too:

RVCA · 05-12-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Just listen to this and you'll be fine:

I just pictured two suited-up business men in a car with this playing in the background

Burning Down · 05-12-2011, 09:59 PM

Or play this:

**Janszoon** · 05-12-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

I just pictured two suited-up business men in a car with this playing in the background

Actually now that I think of it, this might be the better Otto Van Schirach song for that scenario:

CanwllCorfe · 05-12-2011, 10:32 PM

I'd just put on something neutral. For situations like this I have a "srs bsns" playlist. It's pretty much compromised of modern classical, ambient, and some chilled electronic stuff.

CHCl3 · 05-12-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chipper

i'm not sure if this belongs here or in THE LOUNGE.

So, in the car my music is usually heavy. Metal kind. that only changes when i need to listen to something else as required by my job.

now, one of my bosses is set to ride with me in the car on our way to a meeting. what is the etiquette? should i put something neutral for both of us? or turn it off?

You could just play nothing at all.

I've done this with my bosses and it has worked out pretty well.

BastardofYoung · 05-13-2011, 12:37 AM

if all else fails, just play this... not metal.... but who needs metal when yer ridin' with Woody.

chipper · 05-13-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

What kind of person is your boss? And most importantly how important is is this job to you?

His favorite bands are The Script and Maroon 5.
Music is a big part of our work so when he needs, to he listens to the heavier sound but that's not his preference.

i still need this job in the next five years.

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^

Good luck looking for a new job !

If your question is serious, it depends a bit on the journey time, doesn`t it ?

If it`s a long enough journey to justify some music, I`d stick with the radio. That way you`ve always got the option of disowning the music if your boss hates what he`s hearing. On the other hand, if you put on a cd, you`re pretty much committed to defending it, even if your boss says it`s the worst thing he`s ever heard !

it is serious. I really have no clue what the car music etiquette is. the car is mine and he's just riding with me. but he is my boss and, yeah, i need the job. music is a HUGE part of what we do. I've been working here for 7 years, i guess that proves i'm not doing bad but i don't want to earn his ire in ANY way.

it's an hour and a half drive.

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Originally Posted by Alfred

Put on some Vivaldi to appear intellectually superior.

we all actually make it a point to make mistakes so he can correct us and not make him feel we are all better than he is.

corporate america ladies and gentlemen.

btw, the recommendations rock.

thanks. i think the safest is go the radio route.

also, the guy is pretty cool. i don't think i would have been able to worked with him for 7 years if he isn't. he just has a differen taste in music.

Mrd00d · 05-13-2011, 04:39 AM

When you're putting on your seatbelt:
"I usually listen to heavy stuff when I drive, but I also like (anything middleground between you two, no matter for example

Faith No More, and Jimi Hendrix, and _________. What do you think, I've only got 'x' CD's/these bands on mp3 player, etc.

If it's the radio, tune it to what you tune it to and keep it medium low like said previously.

If you have CD's, let them choose a disc.

If you have an MP3 player, let them "Be DJ" for the trip.

If they don't want to, play something you would imagine is neutral. You must have something neutral, right? Not like Allanis Morisette or his exact interests, but something in the ballpark? You know your selection of music and you know your audience. Play accordingly, watch for signs of uncomfortability with the music and skip tracks when necessary. If your boss is a prude and you don't mind, even ... ugh ... apologize for any uncomfortable musical moments if he seems offended.

Hope that helps...

05-12-2011, 09:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	this works well too: __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

05-12-2011, 10:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	I'd just put on something neutral. For situations like this I have a "srs bsns" playlist. It's pretty much compromised of modern classical, ambient, and some chilled electronic stuff. __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

05-13-2011, 12:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	if all else fails, just play this... not metal.... but who needs metal when yer ridin' with Woody. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

05-13-2011, 04:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mrd00d Stoned and Jammin' Out Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Northern California; Eugene, OR; mobile Posts: 1,602	When you're putting on your seatbelt: "I usually listen to heavy stuff when I drive, but I also like (anything middleground between you two, no matter for example Faith No More, and Jimi Hendrix, and _________. What do you think, I've only got 'x' CD's/these bands on mp3 player, etc. If it's the radio, tune it to what you tune it to and keep it medium low like said previously. If you have CD's, let them choose a disc. If you have an MP3 player, let them "Be DJ" for the trip. If they don't want to, play something you would imagine is neutral. You must have something neutral, right? Not like Allanis Morisette or his exact interests, but something in the ballpark? You know your selection of music and you know your audience. Play accordingly, watch for signs of uncomfortability with the music and skip tracks when necessary. If your boss is a prude and you don't mind, even ... ugh ... apologize for any uncomfortable musical moments if he seems offended. Hope that helps... __________________ Mrd00d's Last.fm

05-12-2011, 09:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	Or play this: