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What happens if we talk during the movie?

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Well, for one, you'd be annoying and disrespecting the people around you who paid money to watch the movie. There's a chance you could be made to leave the theater if you're too disruptive.

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What would happen if I whistled in the theater?

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When you whistle or make other sounds in the theater, you have to be aware of other people near you who want to enjoy the movie but might not appreciate these types of sounds. There is not really any reason to whistle in the theater, and doing so could get you removed by an usher.

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What if someone yells at me in the movie theatre?

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You may ignore him, ask him to stop or talk to an employee for help.

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Can you get banned from a theater forever?

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Yes, you can get banned from a theater if you do something illegal.

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Can I sneak food into the movie theater?

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Lots of people do, but they are technically breaking theater rules. So, it's up to you. If you want to obey the rules, don't.

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What if someone is talking on their phone and won't stop talking?

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Go out to the lobby and ask for the manager.

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Can I bring covers to a movie theater?

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You may bring a small throw or blanket.

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Is it okay to laugh at the movies?

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Yes. If something in a movie is funny, it is acceptable to laugh.

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What happens if the movie won't start properly?

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Then report the problem to the manager.

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What happens if someone throws something (e.g. popcorn or drink)?

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If it was an accident, they'll likely apologize and go back to watching the movie. But if it was on purpose, kindly leave your seat and tell the manager or an employee that someone threw something at you. That way, they'll deal with the person who threw something at you.

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Is it okay to quietly whisper a comment to a friend?

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Yes, as long as you don't do it throughout the whole movie. Even if you're whispering, other people can probably hear you.

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Is it okay to record a movie?

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No. It’s against theater rules and is illegal as well. If someone is recording a movie, tell an employee.

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Is it okay for me to whisper comments to my friends during the movie as long as I'm not loud?

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No. You should always remain quiet in a movie theater, even if you think you're not being loud.

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During the trailer before movie starting, can I talk to friends with a normal voice level? Or we should be quiet since we're in the theater?

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Usually people don't mind talk during the ads, as long as you are quiet (lower than a normal voice level). There will usually be an announcement at some point before the movie telling you to be quiet. After that point, save any discussion for after the movie.

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Is it okay to look at the people around me to see if they are getting tears in their eyes during sad parts of the movie?

Ruby

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This might be distracting and might make people unsettled. Instead, just focus on the movie. You can talk about it afterward.

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Is it ok to bring a child in a PG-13 movie?

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In most places, a parent can bring a child below 13 to a PG 13 film. Whether the film is appropriate for the child or not is up to you.

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What do I do if I have to use the bathroom and the seats next to me are full?

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Whisper "excuse me" to the people you need to get past. Be quick in getting past, and preferably bend down, so not to obstruct their view of the movie too much. Be quiet when leaving your seat to cause a little disruption as possible.

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