Movie Theater Etiquette: the 10 Most Unacceptable Behaviors

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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.

https://today.yougov.com/entertainment/articles/50978-americans-rules-for-movie-theater-etiquette