Bob Richard's Ten Commandments
of
Movie Theater Etiquette
I literally go to hundreds of movies a year. So, as you might imagine, I've seen all kinds of behavior among theater patrons. Here are some reminders for all of us to heed.
1. The seat in front of you is not a foot rest - especially if I am sitting in it. But even if I'm not, my seat is connected to it, and I don't appreciate being jostled by your feet.
2. No matter how many burritos you had for lunch, movies should never smell.
3. Your baby's screaming might be music to your ears, but I'd rather listen to the movie's soundtrack.
4. I don't want to see your cell phone light up during the movie - no matter who is texting you. I also don't want to see your Bluetooth headset light blinking, or hear you listening to your messages. Can't you just watch the movie and leave your phone alone?
5. I watch the credits. Please don't stand in front of me while you decide whether to leave, or comment on the movie to your friends.
6. Your conversation is not as interesting as the one onscreen. Someone paid millions for the onscreen conversation, yours is just hot air.
7. Even though you are sitting in the top row, your shadow puppets are not contributing to the plot.
8. You might think that shining that laser pointer on an actress's private parts is funny, I don't.
9. Do you really think your 4 year old belongs in an R rated movie? And he shouldn't be running up and down the stairs either. Certainly, you have better parenting skills than that!
10. If your date is really that hot, GET A ROOM.
