[karostay]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.

Sorry to say it's the same people when the leave the movies stop at the town square tie a half dozen seats together and show up around 7.
Then when they get home take their pet out let it crap on the neighbors lawn
It's all about them

[dadspet]

We went to the Sharon for a show last week and 6 people showed up after the show started in our row, Most of the 6 came in at separate times for some reason and resulted in the the people sitting having to either to get up to let them pass or move to the side. Then after the group of 6 all arrived the women continues to talk about something during the show > it was somewhat annoying to us but they were a few seats away from us to say anything easily. After a short period the person in the row right in front of them had to turn around and ask them to be quite. We very happy he spoke up but to be honest can't imagine why anyone would be so rude to continue to talk during an show and not think it bothered the people around them?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by dadspet

..... to be honest can't imagine why anyone would be so rude to continue to talk during an show and not think it bothered the people around them?

To anyone with good manners, blatant rudeness is hard to comprehend.
Just thank your lucky stars that your momma raised you right.

[Bruiser1]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

To anyone with good manners, blatant rudeness is hard to comprehend.
Just thank your lucky stars that your momma raised you right.

You have to realize some people are hearing impaired.
At the Doctor's office a women tried to talk to her male escort.
She would say sentence after sentence and when he perceived a lul in the conversation he would reply " HUH? " She would repeat it and he usually got the gest of it after two or three tries.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bruiser1

You have to realize some people are hearing impaired.
At the Doctor's office a women tried to talk to her male escort.
She would say sentence after sentence and when he perceived a lul in the conversation he would reply " HUH? " She would repeat it and he usually got the gest of it after two or three tries.

In my opinion, that's a different scenario than talking in a movie or show theater. The issue as I saw it is that people shouldn't be talking during a movie or show.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Bruiser1

You have to realize some people are hearing impaired.
At the Doctor's office a women tried to talk to her male escort.
She would say sentence after sentence and when he perceived a lul in the conversation he would reply " HUH? " She would repeat it and he usually got the gest of it after two or three tries.

I can't remember the last time I had a male escort. I wonder how much they cost in 2015? Tee hee.. JK!

[Investment Painting Contractors]

65inch 3D HDTV with 1000 watt surround sound, Netflix Membership, 2 comfy chairs, Pause Button and 10 feet to the bathroom. Pure Heaven///

[MDLNB]

I don't feel like it is my obligation to move, or ignore the rudeness of other's ruining my movie experience. I have not gone to the movies in about 30 years because of these rude people. My wife still goes with friends and wishes I would go with her. I find it much better to watch the same movies on a large screen TV at home. I can also pause the movie if I wish to use the restroom or prepare a snack.

Back when I was young(er) and one of the last times I went to the theater, two teens up front were making crude and loud remarks, ruining the experience. Finally, having absorbed way too much of it, I stood up in the theater and shouted at them "YOU TWO, Shut Up" pointing at them. They hunched down in their seats. When the show was over, I waited in the lobby while my wife used the restroom and watched as the two came out. When they saw me, they looked immediately away and hugged the wall as they hastily left the theater. Hopefully they learned a lesson. I am much older now and not as inclined to subject myself to the misery of paying for an uncomfortable experience. There no longer is a penalty for rudeness, and the law even protects these rude people from any consequences of their actions. If the movie industry wishes NOT to lose business and money, it would be wise to figure out a way to minimize obnoxious behavior in their theaters. Not that it makes a whole lot of difference, but they have lost my business long ago.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors

65inch 3D HDTV with 1000 watt surround sound, Netflix Membership, 2 comfy chairs, Pause Button and 10 feet to the bathroom. Pure Heaven///

You forgot Pirate Bay........oh, and the refrigerator.

[Cedwards38]

Lewis Black's PSA on movie talking:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bzO2NcylwI

[barmcm]

I know this is annoying, but there maybe a few reasons why. First, the talkers might be helping someone understand something or clarify what is said. We are not young and hearing can be a challenge during a movie. Also, if you where hearing aides, the sound of rattling milk duds, popcorn munching, talking is amplified. All of this is problematic. May I suggest asking the ticket booth for hearing impaired headset? These headsets block out all sound but the movie and it can adjust to a level to be heard by anyone. Problem solved.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by dadspet

We went to the Sharon for a show last week and 6 people showed up after the show started in our row, Most of the 6 came in at separate times for some reason and resulted in the the people sitting having to either to get up to let them pass or move to the side. Then after the group of 6 all arrived the women continues to talk about something during the show > it was somewhat annoying to us but they were a few seats away from us to say anything easily. After a short period the person in the row right in front of them had to turn around and ask them to be quite. We very happy he spoke up but to be honest can't imagine why anyone would be so rude to continue to talk during an show and not think it bothered the people around them?

Were you, by any chance, at the Celtic Christmas Show because the same thing happened to us. Unfortunately, they were sitting right next to me. The very large man beside me actually stood up during the show and took a movie (or whatever it is called) with his cell phone.

We also noticed that many of the people who had been in the bar area before the show, came in at the very last moment disturbing everyone to get to their seats.

There are some really good shows coming up, but I am hesitant to pay the money for a good seat if you are going to have to put up with such ignorance.

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

What Do You Say to Talkers at the Movies to Get Them to Shut Up?

A Great statement to make to the offender. Will try this when and if it happens to me again!

[stadalberts]

Originally Posted by Walter123

Tell them to shut up,

DITTO! Someone needs to say something to these morons!

[Cart401]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

I like movies. I go see a lot of them here in The Villages. My pet peeve, however, are people who think that it is perfectly alright for them to talk to each other about the movie while it is showing, as if they were sitting at home in front of their television. This is very common among Villagers, and I find it very annoying. Maybe I'm just too sensitive to this, but I think everyone knows that this is rude and inappropriate.

I have posted on this before, but today I'm asking for suggestions about how to handle this. Do you experience the same thing? Do you confront the persons and risk their indignant wrath or just try to ignore it and maybe change seats? I'd really like to know what you think.

They are what they are so just ask them "Excuse me, but do you plan to talk during the whole movie?" and if they don't get the message, move to a seat where you can't hear them. My wife and I have done this on several occasions and it will work but be tactful.