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Movie Manners

Date: Jan 23 2008

Themes: Hobbies, Tech

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It’s interesting that going to movie is such a social event. People like to go to movies in groups and rarely go by themselves. It’s nice to talk to your friends before and after a movie, but during the movie you just sit and watch and don’t interact with them.

That is, if you’re polite. Not only do some people talk in movies, certain inconsiderate people actually answer their phones in the movie. Listen to Beren and Devan talk about it. Don’t even get Beren started on babies in the theater, though…

Dialog

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Beren

Devan

Beren: You know what I really, really dislike? I almost…I would say I hate it. Is when people talk at movies. Even during the previews! It drives me insane.

Devan: I hate that, too. People will answer their cell phones in the middle of the movie.

Beren: Really? I’ve never…

Devan: You haven’t?

Beren: No.

Devan: There was a guy whose phone starting ringing and he was like, “What? I’m at a movie. Yeah, I’m at a movie.” He was all talking loud and he was like, “I’ll call you back.” And I was like, “You can’t wait to answer your phone until after the movie?”

Beren: Yeah, how did he know his phone was ringing?

Devan: Because it rang! He had the ringer on.

Beren: He didn’t turn it off?

Devan: People leave their phones on all the time. Have you ever had a phone ring at a crucial moment in a movie right when something’s about to happen and a phone goes off?

Beren: No, I’ve only see that happen in, like, movies where the characters are in the theater.

Devan: That’s terrible. People need to learn movie manners.

Beren: Totally. And babies. I don’t think you should take babies to the theater.

Devan: I know! It’s not like they’re even enjoying it or understanding. Who brings a baby to a movie? Seriously. Get a babysitter.

Beren: And they always cry because…

Devan: I’m sorry, hold on my phone’s ringing. Hello? Yeah. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I have to take this call.

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Discussion

Beren says that it drives her crazy when people talk at movies. She even likes it to be silent during the previews.

Devan says that what’s worse is when people answer their phones at a movie. Beren has only seen that happen in movies, but Devan says she’s heard people have a phone conversation right there in a theater.

Beren and Devan agree that bringing a baby to a movie is a bad idea, too. The baby can’t understand the movie and it’s really loud, so of course the baby is going to cry and distract everyone from the film.

In the middle of Devan and Beren’s conversation, Devan’s phone rings and she answers it. That’s not quite as rude as answering it in a theater, but it’s still not very nice.

What do you think is proper behavior at a movie?

Comments

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aLShaima

Oman

guys could place their phones in vibrate mode while watching out , but how to deal with babies cries ?! lol

miisha

Morocco

For me i’m never beset with such problems , last time i’v been to a social event watching need for speed film , it’s was such a great time spent with my friend , i really enjoyed ,we turned off our mobile phones up front , but that’s pity , my friend will travel abroad for his studies , so i have to wait until the summer to watch an other film with him !!!

siera12

United States

I love to watch hollywood action movies!!!

wishtolearn

El Salvador

i hardly ever go to the movies. its just that i fall asleep in the middle of it hehehheh so i prefer to rent it!

tiger_bagira

Greece

NICE

largado

Brazil

3 days ago i was in a social event watching paranormal activie 2 on the cinema, and i can't pay attention at the movie very well, that was the worst kind on the way….

otrovlad

Ecuador

the worst is when a cellphone rings….that makes me upset

minw

China

i havn't been toi cinema for years till recently i've been there to watch mammia.

i don't like,or i would say i hate any disturb while i am enjoying the movie!but normally sitting there for hours and watching a movie is not my habit!as i am not a indoor person!

bigmouse2008

China

Movie manners is very important .Guys should be go to cinema on time or talk in lowest voice.after all that is the place in public.

亞璇

Taiwan

Good!

Carol Yu

China

sometimes we need a silent surrounding.

e_queeling

Malaysia

You should switch off your phone before enter to theater!!

e_queeling

Malaysia

i don't like Devan talking she talk too fast!

gunslinger

Brazil

Popcorn is a bad thing in movies, but just when someone throw it in you.

Markatoo

Saudi Arabia

i lieks movie specially in cinema and the first thing i do i turn off my mobile :p

Markatoo

Saudi Arabia

Sit silent the best things you could do when you watch movies

sherryfun

Taiwan

Yeah,I agree that we should turn off the cell phone before we go into the theater or before the movie start showing,it’s kind of important manner people got to learn,and always be politely!:)