Proper Movie Theater Etiquette

Growing up, a weekly tradition in my household was to go see a movie with my dad and the tradition still carries on to this day! However, yesterday we went to see a movie and I was ashamed to see that some people don't care about proper movie theater etiquette anymore.

As soon as the movie started, people were instantly on their phones. I understand we live in  a newer technology age, but why would someone pay to go see a movie when they're just going to sit on their phone the whole time? It's their money and they can do what they want with it, but I came to have some bonding time with my father and to watch a movie, not be distracted by tiny phone lights.

Another person actually answered their phone while the movie was playing! I'll admit I keep my phone on vibrate, but I never answer my phone. If it's an emergency, I'll step out in the hallway and take it, not answer it in the middle of a movie theater! Thankfully the phone call was only a minute long, but come on man. Don't answer your phone during a movie.

Believe it or not there was a third thing that grinned my gears. Two people decided to have a talk during the entire movie. Again, why pay money to see a film, if you're just going to talk through it? Wait until the film is over and then discuss how you felt about a certain scene.

All I'm asking is please be more considerate to others trying to watch a film. Movies these days cost a good amount of money and people go to enjoy themselves, not to hear someones conversation about how good their turkey sandwich was for lunch.

If you have anything to add or stories on incidents you'd like to share, feel free to leave a comment!