Mobile Phones in Cinemas
General - 2/03/2008
Mobile Phones have become a necessity. Very few would consider trying to live without one. But have they become that important that we cannot possibly go two hours without being in contact with the outside world?
I was at the cinema last night the large one at South Bank (Cinema 5). Each row of seats is higher than the one in front more so than with other cinemas. This allows for a good view of the people in the front as well as the screen.
Constantly during the movie I saw flashes of mobile phone screens as people responded to text messages. It was extremely distracting.
Is it that important for people to be in contact with friends that they cannot switch their phone off or to silent so that they are not tempted to respond to messages during a movie? Surely the person at the other end could wait just an hour or two at most for a response!
Using your phone during a movie is just as disrespectful as talking. It distracts others. Its even worse for your friends the ones sitting right beside you!
So next time, switch your phone off or to silent without vibration. Check it when the movie is finished. Have some respect for your friends and others around you.
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