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I've seen that kind of behaviour in the US (and that was 10 years ago already). I've never seen it in Europe however, I just thought that's the way Americans e

I've seen that kind of behaviour in the US (and that was 10 years ago already). I've never seen it in Europe however, I just thought that's the way Americans enjoy a movie in a theater (a way that really turns me off, actually).

nxc18 9y ago
Where in the US have you been watching movies? I’ve never experienced this. The worst I’ve seen (and it bugs the heck out of me still) is people clapping when something big happens, but that is still quite rare. I’ve seen films in upstate NY, SF, SD, LA area, and beautiful New Hampshire.
- eloisant 9y ago
  That was in the Bay Area (SF, Mountain View, San Mateo...)
  - adventured 9y ago
    I've noticed a huge difference between movie behavior based on city. It makes sense that it would vary by regional culture. In Los Angeles, clapping was semi-common, particularly during the early days of a big new release; it seemed to vary in direct proportion to how many people were in the theater. I consider that extremely obnoxious. I've almost never seen clapping during a movie anywhere on the east coast however.
gambiting 9y ago
Same here - and I've been to theatres in multiple EU countries. People definitely don't talk, absolutely don't talk on their phones(they would be kicked out if they did), and eating - meh, just the standard popcorn stuff. I've been to one theatre which also served proper food but you actually sat at a table not in a theatre seat, it felt more like a restaurant with the film playing in the background.
- Udik 9y ago
  For me "the standard popcorn stuff" is already enough to ruin my experience. I'd gladly pay more to go to a cinema where eating or drinking anything is strictly prohibited (as it still is, for example, in my hometown's best cinema, which sells absolutely nothing apart from tickets and subscriptions).

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I've seen that kind of behaviour in the US (and that was 10 years ago already). I've never seen it in Europe however, I just thought that's the way Americans e

by eloisant 9y ago

nxc18 9y ago
Where in the US have you been watching movies? I’ve never experienced this. The worst I’ve seen (and it bugs the heck out of me still) is people clapping when something big happens, but that is still quite rare. I’ve seen films in upstate NY, SF, SD, LA area, and beautiful New Hampshire.
- eloisant 9y ago
  That was in the Bay Area (SF, Mountain View, San Mateo...)
  - adventured 9y ago
    I've noticed a huge difference between movie behavior based on city. It makes sense that it would vary by regional culture. In Los Angeles, clapping was semi-common, particularly during the early days of a big new release; it seemed to vary in direct proportion to how many people were in the theater. I consider that extremely obnoxious. I've almost never seen clapping during a movie anywhere on the east coast however.
gambiting 9y ago
Same here - and I've been to theatres in multiple EU countries. People definitely don't talk, absolutely don't talk on their phones(they would be kicked out if they did), and eating - meh, just the standard popcorn stuff. I've been to one theatre which also served proper food but you actually sat at a table not in a theatre seat, it felt more like a restaurant with the film playing in the background.
- Udik 9y ago
  For me "the standard popcorn stuff" is already enough to ruin my experience. I'd gladly pay more to go to a cinema where eating or drinking anything is strictly prohibited (as it still is, for example, in my hometown's best cinema, which sells absolutely nothing apart from tickets and subscriptions).