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Movie Manners

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

Beren

Devan

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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ollee

ollee

China

we should keep silent in the  cinema ,it's a public place ,the ringing phone may disturb others and we don't  want to be disturbed by others during the movies too.

04:45 AM Jan 24 2008 |

于子涵aiai

China

If people go to movies with someone,it's inevitable to chat with.

03:56 AM Jan 24 2008 |

fat girl

fat girl

China

  i seldom go to the cinema,but i agree with all of you.when wo gother with each other, we shouldnot bother the coversation and then go to answer the phone.

02:07 AM Jan 24 2008 |

xiaowugui

xiaowugui

China

i think so  , in the class happend uselly, why them donnot put it  off, it is  a peraon manners

01:51 AM Jan 24 2008 |

imgod

imgod

South Korea

girls in the photo are pretty.

12:09 AM Jan 24 2008 |

wordsmith

Philippines

You don't have to take it sitting down. If you're seated beside that person, you can let him or her know he's disturbing you. People should just put their mobile phones on silent mode before entering the theater. Doctors or other people who expect emergency calls should put their phones on vibrate mode and go out when they need to take any calls.

11:39 PM Jan 23 2008 |

nad1a

nad1a

Greece

Well, I’m the kind of person that likes to comment on the movie with the people around me but not when something interesting or tense is going on. And of course not in a theater. It’s kind of selfish.
And cell phones are a real nuisance. Not just in theater, anywhere. I’m sick and tired of people who find it necessary to share their issues with everyone around them.

10:38 PM Jan 23 2008 |

beto.fon.gio

Brazil

I fraquently go the movies and take silent it 

09:47 PM Jan 23 2008 |

hands_1411

hands_1411

Viet Nam

Actually, after entering a theatre or a movie, they always ask us to turn off our phone or put it into silence mode. It could affect people who are really serious. 

06:12 PM Jan 23 2008 |

xin7

xin7

Chile

hehe I feel the same when people start talking at movies. I totally dislike it. Sometimes even my mum comments me what is happening and then she gets angry because I didn't want answer her LOL

05:16 PM Jan 23 2008 |

edwardpku

edwardpku

China

It was my first time that I ansower the question with all "correct"!!!

hehe

04:51 PM Jan 23 2008 |

seid

Somalia

i like waching movies!!

04:23 PM Jan 23 2008 |

shimin1212

shimin1212

China

i think the right way is turn off your ringer but leave your phone on,in case the urgent call,maybe you should take your call out of the theater or cinema~

04:00 PM Jan 23 2008 |

lliyeman2008

China

yes

03:04 PM Jan 23 2008 |

h_donyaei

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

some people used to describe the exciting events of a film for others during the show.off course they have seen it befor and funny to say that they were proud of it.nowadays you don,t see these happens because people learned movie manners.

02:53 PM Jan 23 2008 |

heiseyun

heiseyun

China

The rude man~

But I haven't seen sb.talked loudly in theater ….

02:52 PM Jan 23 2008 |

黑色围巾

黑色围巾

China

Money mouth

02:29 PM Jan 23 2008 |

eugene1121

eugene1121

China

The reason why people go for a movie instead of seeing a DVD at home is they want to have further enjoyment. Of cause you don’t want to be bothered when you are enjoying yourself. If this concept is fixed in your mind ,then you may cut all the interference.Someone bring business with them don’t have a clear purpose for enjoyment.

01:55 PM Jan 23 2008 |

kennysk

kennysk

China

i think not only in moives but also in conversations or meetings….no one wants to be interrupted.

01:53 PM Jan 23 2008 |

janestory

China

I agree to that people need to learn movie manners. I have heard some people answered the phone in the movie.I am wondering whether it will be allowed or not. Now I know that it is about behavior in public. Last time when i saw the movie,at a crucial moment that in the movie, it went off and i confused why at that time it rang and there shouldn't be a ringer at that times,then I heard someone to answer the phone,I realized it happened in the reality,not in the movie.It rang three times when i saw that movie,so you know what i felt.It was so terrible.

I went for that people should turn off the ringer ,if  it is necessary you can leave the phone on.

01:46 PM Jan 23 2008 |

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