5 things that piss off in theaters

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Movie comments, popcorn crunching and other really annoying habits.

1. Everyone around is eating and drinking

What a movie without popcorn and a glass of lemonade. Instead of popcorn, you can take chips - they crunch even more perky than popcorn. Does a loud crunch prevent others from watching the movie? Just think, what swells. So that they finally understand who is in charge here, you can squeeze the lemonade down to the last drop with a straw. And repeat this a couple of times to consolidate the effect.

What to do

Everything is obvious: to have a snack either before the session or after it. On average, a film lasts one and a half to two hours - if there are no health problems, it is quite possible to wait.

If you can't stand it, choose snacks, the process of eating which will not annoy everyone around. The main requirements are that the food should not be too aromatic and crispy. Alternatively, you can take a chocolate bar with you, just remove the foil from the package so as not to rustle the whole room.

2. Someone's phone is sure to ring

While viewers are usually asked to switch their phones to silent mode before a screening session, many ignore this advice. As a result, instead of watching a movie, you have to listen to other people's conversations and be constantly distracted by the smartphone screens flashing in the darkness of the cinema hall. You can't just pick up and respond to a message after the movie ends.

What to do

Alas, once and for all it is impossible to wean people from constantly sticking to social networks and not giving a damn about others. The options that come to mind first are better to be dismissed: the Criminal Code clearly explains why.

What you can do: first, put your smartphone into silent mode yourself, and secondly, remind those who are sitting next to you about this. If suddenly a bell rings, it will not be right above your ear.

3. Loud discussion of the plot

Indeed, where have you seen it - watching a film and not commenting on the actions of the heroes in any way. You can still let go of a sparkling (actually not) joke, it will be especially successful during a dramatic pause. While watching a comedy, you should definitely laugh as if it were the last time. People around you will be sincerely grateful for such an expression of emotions.

What to do

It is impossible to completely exclude the possibility that your roommate in the cinema will be a violent commentator. You can only try to minimize the risk. If you love watching a movie in silence, choose morning sessions. Firstly, tickets for them are usually cheaper, and secondly, there are fewer people.

Friday and Saturday nights are not the best time to go to the movies. Chances are good that individual citizens will prepare for the screening by drinking something intoxicating. And in the end, it will be too difficult for them to refrain from making an apt remark about the behavior of the heroes of the picture.

4. The neighbor in the back kicks the back of the chair

Or the person sitting on the side of you fidgets throughout the session, trying in vain to get comfortable. The battle for the armrest is another annoying phenomenon in the same series. Well, what kind of enjoyment of the film can we talk about here?

What to do

There is only one way out - to carefully choose the time of the session and the place for which you buy a ticket. The last row is ideal, so nothing will threaten you at least from the rear. Seats at the edge of the row are not suitable: there will definitely be latecomers who will not hesitate to walk on your feet.

5. Too expensive tickets

Going to the cinema is not a cheap pleasure. It is clear that we pay for high-quality sound, great picture and all that, but sometimes the ticket prices feel uncomfortable. And it’s quite a shame if the impression of the film is spoiled by a chewing, chatting or fidgeting neighbor.

What to do

If you don't want to give up going to the movies, look for ways to save on tickets. For example, in November, all owners of Smart Cards at Otkritie Bank receive 10% cashback for the purchase of cinema tickets.

What is "Smart Card" and why is it needed

This is a debit card of Otkritie Bank, with which it is profitable to spend and save money. When paying with this card, you get cashback - up to 1.5% of the purchase price. In the promotional category, cashback is 10% of the purchase, the category changes every month. For example, in November, an increased cashback is accrued for the purchase of cinema tickets.

For storing money on the Smart Account of the card, which is opened in the application, you are entitled to a bonus of 7% per annum on the account balance. If the average monthly balance or the amount of card purchases is 30,000 rubles, the service becomes free.

One more pleasant thing: in order not to pay for the service of the card and withdraw up to 50,000 rubles a month at ATMs of any banks without a commission, it is enough to spend or store at least 30,000 rubles on the card. In other cases, there is a limit on cash withdrawals without commission - up to 5,000 rubles per month (also not bad for those who are used to always paying by card). Plus, Android Pay and Apple Pay are at your service - surprise cashiers in stores and pay with your phone.

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Follow the link below, download the application and order the "Smart Card" in a couple of taps. A bank representative will contact you and clarify how you can get the card. There are two options: either free delivery, available in 36 cities of Russia, or a visit to the bank's office. Activate the card, install the application - you're done, earn on your purchases and save money.