ziggy29
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Not sure. Duz speling cownt?Why is the spelling a factor?
Not sure. Duz speling cownt?Why is the spelling a factor?
If someone is talking during a performance, I first do the Sssshhhh thing, followed by the Stare thing.
If neither works, I will actually say very loudly "I'll be right back. I need to get the usher so he(she) can evict people who are talking out loud right now."
You can hear a pin drop after that.
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Not sure I'd ever have the nerve to actually call an usher, but next time I am really POed I'll say that.
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One refreshing difference is when we go to music festivals. I've never once encountered rude or inconsiderate folks sitting nearby when. Even the kids are good. But these are most often hippie kids, that are to my mind much less obnoxious than typical yuppie suburban brats.
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One refreshing difference is when we go to music festivals. I've never once encountered rude or inconsiderate folks sitting nearby when. Even the kids are good. But these are most often hippie kids, that are to my mind much less obnoxious than typical yuppie suburban brats.
So what is the best, constructive way to deal with this? I know a few times, I've just stewed so much about it that it ruined the evening for me. And when I do the hush/stare thing to no avail, it just makes me madder. I've never called an usher, or threatened to though - I'm wondering if that is a good approach.
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Looking for some judgmental feedback here.
not a problem: spelling theater as theatre doesn't distract from the fact that it should be people who talk in theaters not people that talk in theaters....hey, you asked for judgmental.
Why is the spelling a factor?
However, since this is clearly ruining your enjoyment and you are not alone. I suggest being proactive and preparing before you go out to an event.
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I'd suggest printing up some business cards or notes. That say something to the effect.
"I paid money to hear this performance, not you. Please be quite, or I will contact the management." You can then pass out the card to the offending party. Make sure they cards are easily readable in a dark setting.
I was at a concert and an older woman in the row behind me answered a cell phone and started talking. I rolled up my program, reached back, and tapped her on the top of the head. Not a good idea, but it was effective in this instance.
You da man!I was at a concert and an older woman in the row behind me answered a cell phone and started talking. I rolled up my program, reached back, and tapped her on the top of the head. Not a good idea, but it was effective in this instance.
Back on topic...
(CNN) -- A man angry that a family was talking during a movie threw popcorn at the son and then shot the father in the arm, according to police in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
James Joseph Cialella, 29, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons violations, a police report said.
Man shoots talker at movies, police say - CNN.com
This won't be the last story like this if people keep talking and using cell phones in movie theatres. I blame the father who was asked to be quite and instead of doing so as he should have, he argued with the guy. Be quite and watch the movie!
with...I rolled up my program, reached back, and tapped her on the top of the head.
I was thinking about your post tonight when we went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Early on in the movie, a baby started crying and after it went on for a while, and got louder, some people started saying "shhhh". Apparently it went too far for the mother, because I heard her say, "Don't be starting no sh*t up in here." The shushing stopped, as if on cue.From this thread I think some of you maybe don't have long to live.
I was thinking about your post tonight when we went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Early on in the movie, a baby started crying and after it went on for a while, and got louder, some people started saying "shhhh". Apparently it went too far for the mother, because I heard her say, "Don't be starting no sh*t up in here." The shushing stopped, as if on cue.
I was thinking about your post tonight when we went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Early on in the movie, a baby started crying and after it went on for a while, and got louder, some people started saying "shhhh". Apparently it went too far for the mother, because I heard her say, "Don't be starting no sh*t up in here." The shushing stopped, as if on cue.