[RobbyS]

I agree that the sign of peace is disruptive. I have seen it done at the start of mass, wich seems more appropriate. Also the prayers after communiion ought to be longer, maybe a longer prayer of thanksgiving. As it is, the communion service ends abruptly.

[Eala]

I have seen it done at the start of mass, wich seems more appropriate.

I'd never seen that, but you're right -- it would seem more appropriate.

[Maximilian]

I agree that the sign of peace is disruptive. I have seen it done at the start of mass, wich seems more appropriate. Also the prayers after communiion ought to be longer, maybe a longer prayer of thanksgiving. As it is, the communion service ends abruptly.

Simply come to the Latin Mass. There is no "sign of peace" among the congregation (although there is between the priest and the deacon at a solemn high Mass). The time during and after communion is much longer, allowing plenty of time for thanksgiving reflections.
1. Only priests or deacons distribute commmunion so it can take longer if there are a lot of people receiving.
2. There is a much more elaborate cleansing of the vessels which takes a significant amount of time.
3. There is a signicant chunk of Mass left afterwards, including more prayers by the priest and the Last Gospel. After Low Mass there are the Leonine prayers (St. Michael etc.).
4. Most parishioners make a silent thanksgiving after Mass rather than rushing to the doors or standing in church talking.