Volume is a considerable factor of the an individual's experience. Many of the sounds with which we interact are not produced by the human voice. Indeed, there are many times in my own day where there is an absence of it. The range is between deafening and hardly audible, and it is no wonder a retreat into the ambiguous wilderness can be claimed as therapy for the mind.
Generally one learns to gauge the appropriate level at which to speak, but I find the faux pas more interesting to examine. inherently soft-spoken, I recognize the significance of speaking with projection and clarity.
In this city, volume has direct associations with industry, class, and setting. So-called noise pollution is the relentless din of traffic noises. The streets are so often packed with commuters; millions of people pass through the city daily.