[redwitch]

I think one thing we forget is that many seniors are in the beginning stages of Alzheimers and/or dementia, plus bad hearing which means no clue how rude or loud they are being.

I have a dear friend who takes her husband to a movie once a week. It is a very special treat for him, a very trying time for her as she tries to keep him from not talking in full voice. He's not trying to be rude and inconsiderate, he is reverting to a young child who is excited about what is being shown on the screen. Inconsiderate to those around him? Yes. But there is no way I would want to deprive him of this enjoyment even at the expense of those around him.

That being said, I once spilled a Coke on a woman's phone when she refused to go outside or end her conversation (it really was accidental -- I had leaned forward to again ask her to stop, had drink in hand and it spilled). Rude is rude and if you know you are disturbing others and know it is wrong, shame on you!!!