Movie-Theater Etiquette

The Groupon Guide to: Movie-Theater Etiquette

Movie Rule #42 - Always dress in 1960's clothes
 when attending a 3-D film.

To maintain the suspension of disbelief necessary to enjoy a film, movie theaters maintain a complex code of conduct for their guests.

Here's a look at what you can and cannot do during a movie:

• Talking is frowned upon.
• Frowning is frowned upon, as your physical displeasure may spread to other patrons.
• Texting is tolerated, as long as your phone's virtual keyboard noises are disabled.
• Making the keyboard noises with your mouth is not necessary.
• Enjoying popcorn is encouraged.
• Dipping Reese's Pieces into your soda is discouraged, on grounds of radical deliciousness.
• Deducing the film's twist ending before the director intended is considered rude.
• Aiming a laser pointer at the screen is considered hilarious.
• Being too good at preshow trivia will arouse the suspicion of the theater's security force.
• Not being good enough at preshow trivia will do the same.
• Allowing the emotions aroused by the film to later be replicated by real-world experiences is impossible.

Source: GroupOn.com