8 Movie Rules

There are rules when going to the movies.

Rule one be polite. The theater is not your private space and we all paid to get in and enjoy the show. Keep your comments to yourself, don't narrate what you see, no slurping or chomping your gum/food, keep your clothes on, make out in your own place on your own time, laugh at appropriate times at an appropriate noise level and keep your phone in your pocket/purse on vibrate.

Rule two buy at least one thing from the theater. Concessions at the movies are way over priced and the majority of people sneak in snacks and/or drinks. The reason those concessions are expensive have more to do with making the budget balance that sticking it to the consumer. Up until I discovered this fact it just irked me that the prices were so high. Now that I know I still think it is a better idea to sneak in healthier snacks. Okay my local theater is now offering better snacks but not what I want. Purchasing a drink or something means you both win.

Rule three bring it in take it out. Don't leave your crap behind. I realize they send employees in to clean up but they have limited time and I don't want to sit on your leftovers. Would you like people to come visit your house then leave a mess behind? Worse is to sneak in outside food then leave your wrappers behind. It kind of takes the sneak out of sneaking.

Rule four when sneaking in stuff to eat be mindful of the wrapper sounds and obnoxious food smells. Loud smells are just as bad as loud wrappers.

Rule five don't encroach on the space of others. Keep your arms and feet to yourself. The best choice is to try to keep space between you and me so if I have a seat open next to me keep moving unless absolutely necessary. Although you want to put your arms on the armrests so does the person next to you. You may also want to put your feet up on the seat in front of you but your feet do not belong in someone's ear or face or pulling their hair.

Rule six talking is okay only until the previews start. Some of us like to watch the previews and so just quit talking and giggling once they start.

Rule seven pay for your ticket. Buying one ticket does not entitle you to sneak into a second or third movie. You are not being as clever as you think. You are taking seats meant for paying customers. Kids see what you are doing. Sneaking in is stealing and the under paid employees don't need to clean up after you twice.

Rule eight check out the ratings before you go to the movie. There is nothing worse that the horrified gasp when someone finds out there is crude behavior, cussing, nudity or violence on screen in the movie with an R or PG rating. As a side note your minor children do not belong in all R rated movies and few to no PG rated movies. Yes it is nobody's business what you watch with your kids at home but let them be kids for as long as they can. Also at the theater they are often bored and unruly. Crying babies are not fun for you in the theater why would you do that to us too?

Eight is probably enough rules for now. There are others but these are the important and you need to get these down first. Yes, I am feeling pretty bossy right now.