When you¡¯re at the hairdresser¡¯s, the pressure is at its greatest: You¡¯re trapped and there¡¯s no choice but to make conversation ¡ª unless you¡¯ve specifically asked your stylist for the ¡°silent treatment.¡±
More options for conversation-less services in Japan ¡ª from haircuts and taxi rides to retail store and restaurant visits ¡ª are catering to customers who want to politely avoid idle chitchat with strangers.
At , a salon in Tokyo¡¯s Setagaya Ward, guests can choose a conversational or hushed approach. There are three courses to choose from: normal talking, less talking and no talking. After an initial consultation, the silent experience begins.
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