I HAVE a message for any shops that play loud music in the run-up to Christmas.

I, for one, will not stay in that outlet, as I do not wish my ears to be insulted with trash.

When I visit a shop, I wish to shop in silence, so that I can hear when the till person is asking me how much I have to pay for my goods, without asking: “What, what, what, speak up lass, can’t hear you very well?” (with the din in the background).

So in conclusion – no din, my custom!

JOHN WILSON York Road Headington