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Don’t kick the seats and switch off your smartwatch: Guardian critics on how to be a better audience member
Talking, heckling, boozing: post-pandemic, it seems that some people have forgotten how to behave at events. Fortunately, our culture writers are here to help
Stop fake laughing It might come from a place of generosity – sending out a reassuring signal to actors, making an effort to add to the atmosphere – but forced laughter is obvious, and en masse it has the ear-piercing sound of a road drill. You can forestall frustration and make the evening more comfortable for everyone by considering how you stand, the volume of your conversation, not carelessly pushing past smaller people, or unleashing elaborate dance moves. Freshen up You’re going to a public event in an enclosed space where you will be in proximity to others, so act accordingly: wash, wear deodorant, tone down the aftershave, brush your teeth, and – for the love of all that is holy – keep a check on bodily emissions.
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