What would you do?
By snowy
@snowy22315 (180399)
United States
June 30, 2022 8:18am CST
So, I had mentioned last week I went to a movie. There were people nearby who were talking during all of the coming attractions, and not whispering like most people have the consideration to do at the movies. Yak, Yak, Yak for like 20 minutes straight. Someone in front of me shushed them, but they were oblivious. It was getting on my nerves. I could have shushed them too, but I am a non confrontive sort, so I just changed my seat. Would you tell them to be quiet or just move like I did?
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
30 Jun 22
When that happens, you go and get the usher to quiet them. If they don't quiet down, the usher will escort them out of the movie theater. (That's why ushers are there.) Other people don't have the right to spoil your enjoyment of something you've paid good money to watch.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
No, I wasn't going to make a federal case out of it. It was easy enough to just change seats. Besides if you go to find the usher you are going to miss things.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
@DaddyEvil No one else did it...Maybe if there was no escape that would be appropriate, and to be honest they weren't the only ones talking, just the ones closest to me. You are right I did ask. However, there are plenty of "normal" responses to said situtation, that is why I asked.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
30 Jun 22
@snowy22315 I'm glad you found a way that works for you. I'm sure the usher was just as happy to make his/her money without having to do his/her job.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Jun 22
Considering they were talking before the movie and not during I would have let it be. If the chatter continued during the movie I would have let the usher know and also found different seating.
The world is a crazy place and I worry about how people react when you confront them.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Jun 22
@snowy22315 people can be do rude.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
@ElusiveButterfly There are lots of oblivious people around for sure.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
Yes, that is also a factor. I am glad I had the option to move. I have never asked an usher to intervene in my life, but usually if enough people shush the offending parties. They will shut up. Also, hopefully they didn't continue during the movie, but I wouldn't know cuz I moved.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
17 Jul 22
What you did is appropriate. If they're sensitive enough they would minimize their conversations.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
18 Jul 22
@snowy22315 If they're in their sound mind and considerate they will.
@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
30 Jun 22
It depends but being wise the most I would just move like you did
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
Yes, it is the easiest thing to do.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
@Laurakemunto In today's day and age, you never know how someone is going to react anyway.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
30 Jun 22
@snowy22315 I hate arguments most of the time
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
1 Jul 22
I wouldn't have minded shushing then especially if others were, but since there were seats elsewhere, I just moved.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
As I said, I think they were oblvious to shushing. Somebody tried that.. Sigh! However, sometimes if enough people do it, they get the hint.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
30 Jun 22
Yeah, not worth it. and tracking down an usher too much trouble, plus they would probably know who did it.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
1 Jul 22
@snowy22315 Yes, all that would be too much trouble and you’d miss half the movie.
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@KristineGey (64)
• Manila, Philippines
30 Jun 22
@snowy22315 yes it is ...hahha
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@sica98 (2441)
• Malaysia
1 Jul 22
I would move seat also but before i leave my seat i would give them the stink eye to them knowing that they did something wrong and feel a bit of guilt thinking the next time they do it to someone else
