Movie Theater Etiquette: Here Are the 10 Most Unacceptable Behaviors
Are you seeing "Glicked" this weekend? "Gladiator 2" AND "Wicked"? It's this year's "Barbenheimer."
Because of the double feature, a new poll looked at what the rules are in 2024 when it comes to movie theater etiquette. Here are the Top 10 things you should never do at a movie . . .
1. FaceTiming someone during the movie. Only 4% think it's okay.
2. Leaving trash behind when you leave.
3. Taking a phone call.
4. Revealing a plot point out loud before it happens. 6% think that's fine?
5. Putting your feet up on the seat in front of you.
6. Bringing your dog, unless it's a service animal.
7. Eating or drinking loudly.
8. Talking at full volume during the movie. 11%, or one in nine people, think it's okay. (???)
9. Taking photos, or recording video.
10. Yelling at a stranger because THEY did something rude. 17% say it's okay to do.
At the other end of the spectrum: 92% say it's okay to get up and use the bathroom during a movie . . . 86% are fine with people applauding at the end . . . and 80% say it's okay to leave before the movie ends if you don't like it.
Things we're more split on: Saving seats, 58% say it's okay . . . texting, 36% . . . making out with someone, 32% . . . and taking your shoes off, 24%.
Last stat: Most Americans now think it's okay to sneak your own food in. 56% say it's acceptable . . . 27% say no way . . . and 17% aren't sure.
(YouGov)
Originally posted on November 22nd, 2024