Car Music Etiquette Question

chipper · 05-12-2011, 06:09 PM

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?

EvilChuck · 05-12-2011, 06:11 PM

Play what you like, but quieter so that your boss can converse with you... or just stick to the radio.

**Janszoon** · 05-12-2011, 06:41 PM

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

chipper · 05-13-2011, 03:19 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

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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.

**Janszoon** · 05-13-2011, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipper

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.

If that's the case I agree with the people who suggested just putting on a classic rock station or something equally innocuous.

DoctorSoft · 05-12-2011, 07:09 PM

Just blast this in the car and if your boss complains the job really shouldn't matter that much.

Lisnaholic · 05-12-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorSoft

Just blast this in the car and if your boss complains the job really shouldn't matter that much.

^

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 !

RVCA · 05-12-2011, 07:24 PM

I'd say just put on a classic rock station so you don't have to worry about it.

DoctorSoft · 05-12-2011, 08:29 PM

^ WTF that song's the **** dude.

BastardofYoung · 05-12-2011, 08:32 PM

pfft, if you wanna go with Sleep, blast "Dopesmoker"... make sure to have a good sized joint for you and your boss as well, don't wanna look stingy with the weed.

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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	pfft, if you wanna go with Sleep, blast "Dopesmoker"... make sure to have a good sized joint for you and your boss as well, don't wanna look stingy with the weed. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

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DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	Just blast this in the car and if your boss complains the job really shouldn't matter that much.

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RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	I'd say just put on a classic rock station so you don't have to worry about it.

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DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	^ WTF that song's the **** dude.