Regardless of how often you go to the movies, you want to have a good experience, especially with the rising cost of the outing! So there are some things that you want to keep in mind before you make your way to the theatre:
1. Arrive on Time
No one wants to be the person awkwardly squeezing past others ten minutes into the film. Make sure you’re seated before the previews start and avoid disrupting those who made it on time.
2. Share the Armrests
Just like on airplanes, you don’t get to claim both armrests. Be mindful and share the space with your neighbours—it’s all about compromise.
3. Don’t Hold Up the Snack Line
We’ve all been there: standing behind someone who can’t decide between popcorn or nachos. Please, know what you want before you get to the front of the line to keep things moving smoothly.
4. Keep Quiet
This should be obvious, but apparently, it still needs to be said. Silence your phone, refrain from texting, and keep the chit-chat to a minimum. Movie theatres aren’t the place for commentary!
5. No Crying Babies
We love babies, but not during a movie. If you have a crying infant, it’s best to stay home or wait until you can arrange a babysitter. Kids’ movies are the exception, of course, but even then, be mindful of the experience of others.
6. Take Your Trash with You
Yes, theatre employees clean up after each show but don’t leave your mess behind. Taking your garbage with you is just a common courtesy. As someone who worked at a movie theatre in high school, I can say we certainly appreciate when you help us keep the theatre clean as we often have very little time between screenings to get in and tidy up.
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