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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?

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honghao273641228

Australia

i just just want to what did they say .i feel the urge to watch the scenes while they are chatered with each other.

_innocent_

Turkey

i hate the people who talking in cinema,theatre and etc

chloewang

China

I also dislike the person who talking aloud in the theater.In our life ,we should consider the people in our environment.

AnthonyShuang

United States

I also hate people talking aloud on a bus

王强

China

something or others comes up ,I do not seem to find any good ways to deal with that happen !! I do not know how to do

lucky294600

China

creakylee

China

Why people can’t wait to answer the phone until after the movie.they need learn the movie manner.

maggiewang_zkhueo

China

I like to go movie alone,and considering is a good virtue of china,people can't escape from the society,everyone of us should study revere others,and for my opinion,go to cinema with baby will destory your interest and interrup others,but of course,if you have to that,you can choose cinema along with alone house.and it's sound insulation effect is very good…..

melody-Ayu

China

yeah_{but actually if you always hear other people's talking that maybe because you don't really into the movie}~:)

joy9215

China

Although i like to go to movie in theather,i often watch on computer.i also dislike people answer the phone,so i would rather watch alone.

ponder

China

sheeda

Serbia and Montenegro

i think it is contribute to a person who has a good manneror not

yifenglu

China

sheeda

Serbia and Montenegro

i do don't like certain inconsiderate person like in the theater receiving a call ,talking loudly and rudely or somebody bring younger kids, most of them are too much noise when you are concentrate on enjoying a movie ,how terrible it is ,it just driving me crazy,

Vikkizuo

China

Yeah, I really hate below manners too: answering phone during watching movie , bringing baby into the theater instead of babysister…......because all of these manners will distract everyone from movie.

Everybody want to have a good enviroment during the movie, instead of hearing a lot of noises. So we should have good movie manners to creat a good enviroment. Let's begin from now on