Some big movies are out this month, including the new “Joker” sequel this weekend. So here’s a quick reminder on movie theater manners. Someone had etiquette experts list the top movie etiquette rules everyone should follow. Here they are . . .
1. Arrive on time. Don’t be the person brushing past people to get to your seat 10 minutes in.
2. Share the armrests. Just like airplane seats, you don’t get full ownership of both.
3. Don’t hold up the snack line. Figure out what you want before you get to the cashier.
4. Don’t save too many seats. One or two is okay, but one person can’t save a whole row.
(“Seinfeld” covered it. Even three is too many.)
5. Be courteous if you’re tall. If you’re six-foot-nine, don’t sit front and center. Or at least slouch down in your seat.
6. Shut up. Put your phone on mute, and don’t talk through the whole thing.
7. Don’t get into a fight. If someone else WON’T shut up, don’t take it upon yourself to make them. Ignore it, report it, or move seats. Arguing with someone is even more disruptive than talking.
8. Make your bathroom trip as discreet as possible. Stay low, and try not to get up during a pivotal scene. There’s an app called RunPee that tells you the best time to hit the bathroom during any movie.
9. Don’t bring your crying baby. Everyone loves babies, just not in movie theaters. A toddler at a movie meant for kids is different.
10. Take your trash with you. Yes, employees come in to clean up after each screening. But they usually have limited time. So clean up after yourself.
11. Don’t talk about the movie in the lobby. Wait until you’re outside and away from the theater. You might ruin the ending for the people going in next.
