Rude and ill-mannered theatre goers

[david,Mississauga]

I'm sorry I can't let that one go without a reply! Why on earth can't people choose aisle seats if that is their preference? As a fully formed adult I would not appreciate being told that I 'have to' sit where someone else dictates!

 

I agree. "Mrs. David" sometimes has a reason to leave a theatre, etc., on short notice. Although it doesn't happen too often, it is less stressful to sit on the aisle or next to me. I get cramp in my long legs from time to time and, although I don’t leave my legs in the aisle, I sometimes have to stretch one leg for a few seconds. For these reasons we take two seats on the aisle. For an event with unassigned seating we go early to secure desirable seats. For theatre and opera we can book aisle seats in advance. It is rare we sit anywhere other than an aisle.

 

Despite what another person posted, we smile and stand up to let others pass. The only time our smiles turn to scowls is when last-minute people – or worse, latecomers - ask us to move in so they can have our preferred seats.

[Austcruiser84]

Because you block off all the seats inside you and then look grumpy when people ask to come by!

 

No issue if people ask me to stand so they can get through before the show starts. But 20 minutes into a show? It's rude.

[luckymal]

I agree. "Mrs. David" sometimes has a reason to leave a theatre, etc., on short notice. Although it doesn't happen too often, it is less stressful to sit on the aisle or next to me. I get cramp in my long legs from time to time and, although I don’t leave my legs in the aisle, I sometimes have to stretch one leg for a few seconds. For these reasons we take two seats on the aisle. For an event with unassigned seating we go early to secure desirable seats. For theatre and opera we can book aisle seats in advance. It is rare we sit anywhere other than an aisle.

 

Despite what another person posted, we smile and stand up to let others pass. The only time our smiles turn to scowls is when last-minute people – or worse, latecomers - ask us to move in so they can have our preferred seats.

 

 

No way would I move from one seat to another to accommodate other people who turn up late for the show. We always go to the theatre early, sit in the same seats, why should we be expected to move seats?., one thing that I do get annoyed with is people who always leave a empty seat wh en sitting down.😤

[picsa]

one thing that I do get annoyed with is people who always leave a empty seat wh en sitting down.😤

 

Absolutely, and they look so surprised when asked to shift up so the two empty seats each side become a pair together.

[Yoshikitty]

That‘s sometimes a tricky one.

We are always on the upper level on QM2 and on our favourite seat, we‘d have a pole in front of us if we’d move over.

[luckymal]

That‘s sometimes a tricky one.

We are always on the upper level on QM2 and on our favourite seat, we‘d have a pole in front of us if we’d move over.

 

Surely moving one extra seat would not make that much difference?😉

[Yoshikitty]

Believe me, in that case, it does.

That‘s why we like the seat so much, oone in their right mind would sit next to us on one side because they would’t see much.

[AmberCascades]

We don’t like having to climb over someone who chooses to sit on a aisle when the rest of the row is empty, but is there choice they have to take the rough with the smooth if we stand on their toes so be it!!

 

 

Seriously??? So if someone needs to sit on the aisle because, let's say, they have anxiety or claustrophobia or whatever, and need to feel that they aren't trapped, you will just march in late and trod on people's toes????????

 

That's not very nice.

[MarkBearSF]

We attend the theatre often (as a matter of fact, we're on our annual NY trip right now, 7 shows in the 5 days preceding our crossing) and, because of my long legs, I almost always choose an aisle seat. People needing to pass by is the downside of that seat, and I don't mind.

 

As far as people arriving late, I don't like it - no matter where I'm seated. If I need to semi-stand or deal with the arriving late audience members, it's not great - but if it's during a break, it's no big deal. It literally comes with the territory.

...and for what it's worth, we're never late to a show on land - so we're not one of those people.

 

-Mark

[Smitheroo]

I can't believe some think that people sitting in an aisle seat should move over when they arrive later.  That is absurd. People arrive early to chose the seat they prefer (for  any reason  whch includes no reason)  Why should they give that up for someone arriving late?   Too bad the staff couldn't monitor the theater and save a row in the back for the late comees. 

Other than this, which isn't going to happen, I don't see a solution. Either the aisle sitter has to stand up to let the late arrivals by or risk getting their toes stepped on or worse (moving shp)  Please get to the theater in time!

 

[Bigmike911]

On 9/1/2018 at 6:47 AM, hihilo said:

Ahhh-- Yes. Totally agree, with first 2 posts.

 

I can add the annoying habit of holding up a cell phone or I-pad to record the performance. (Yes - I know they ask the audience not to do this.)

 

The bright glare from the device is not pleasant for those seated behind.

 

Again, no enforcement seems to happen.

Not only is it rude, it is illegal to record copyrighted material. It is theft. Those who do it are thieves.  Having said that, today people seem to think that they have a right to ignore the laws if they choose. 

Edited November 7, 2018 by Bigmike911

[VintageCCG]

Sorry but my previous comment was posted prematurely, and I was unable to edit or delete it ... in its incomplete form it was not accurate.

The point I was seeking to make is that recording a live dance performance is not necessarily "illegal" (in violation of copyright) so long as a number of conditions are met: 

• recording is for personal use and not distributed or shown for consideration (payment)
• steps must be taken by the presenters (i.e. Cunard) to prevent people from recording the performance (such as announcements, confiscation of recording devices, or ejection of violators) otherwise - in the context of a passenger ship where recording of many activities is allowed or encouraged - consent might be implied 
• recording a performance that has been not been "fixed" (i.e. recorded) or otherwise expressly copyrighted is a grey area
• there is indeed a proscription of "bootlegging" but cases such as this would almost never meet the threshold of prosecution

Having said all that, if you are interfere with others' enjoyment of the show through your actions, then that is itself presumptuous and impolite and you would warrant the highest level of passive-aggressive tut-tutting. 

[majortom10]

7 hours ago, VintageCCG said:

Sorry but my previous comment was posted prematurely, and I was unable to edit or delete it ... in its incomplete form it was not accurate.

The point I was seeking to make is that recording a live dance performance is not necessarily "illegal" (in violation of copyright) so long as a number of conditions are met: 

• recording is for personal use and not distributed or shown for consideration (payment)
• steps must be taken by the presenters (i.e. Cunard) to prevent people from recording the performance (such as announcements, confiscation of recording devices, or ejection of violators) otherwise - in the context of a passenger ship where recording of many activities is allowed or encouraged - consent might be implied 
• recording a performance that has been not been "fixed" (i.e. recorded) or otherwise expressly copyrighted is a grey area
• there is indeed a proscription of "bootlegging" but cases such as this would almost never meet the threshold of prosecution

Having said all that, if you are interfere with others' enjoyment of the show through your actions, then that is itself presumptuous and impolite and you would warrant the highest level of passive-aggressive tut-tutting. 

Whatever the legalities are on our QM2 cruise last week every night prior to the show whether it be a dancing show or an entertainer an announcement was made that recording visually or sound of any of the shows was forbidden for copyright reasons.

[AAAAmerican]

So many compaints.

 

Just buy Shares of Carnival CCL:NYSE/LSE CUK: NYSE/LSE and use your Shareholder voice on this Carnival CUNARD Line.

One day QM2 will/may get CRAPSTables back and a decent Barkeep in the Casino too..eh..

 

Be glad they do not throw tomatoes at the actors anymore..

[Ray66]

On 9/1/2018 at 12:47 PM, hihilo said:

I can add the annoying habit of holding up a cell phone or I-pad to record the performance. (Yes - I know they ask the audience not to do this.)

 

The bright glare from the device is not pleasant for those seated behind.

 

Again, no enforcement seems to happen.

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As for phones/cameras/tablets - they should have to walk the plank!

 

- Mark

Agree with you both.  I returned from a QV cruise on Friday and people were using phones everywhere.   They sit there playing games/organising photos/sending texts while waitig for the performance in the theatre and some don't even have the decency to switch them off during the performance. Someone's phone even rang out during a lecture!

We also had people near us on an excursion coach in port sending and receiving phone calls in a loud voice.

 

When you think that most people on a cruise are aged over 50 and so have lived in an age before mobile phones, that they could manage without keep looking at them for at least an hour.

 

 

On 9/1/2018 at 12:47 PM, hihilo said: