Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:35:30 -0400
Subject: Re: PUPT: New pet peeve


There is a way to deal with this. Some performers and theatres make an announcement that all pagers, cell phones & alarms are to be turned off prior to performance. The audience is often warned that the perpertrator will be ridiculed public (in a half joking tone of course, but it gets the point) if a alarm or phone goes off. People today are often unaware what is considered theatre etiquette & just need to be politefully reminded & embarrassed if they continue. There's nothing wrong with stating the 'rules of theatre' before a performance - kids can't be expected to know & many adults aren't theatre savvy.

I have to say cafes are different. I expect people to talk loudly to each other or on the phone otherwise I wouldn't go. If it distracts me in my work, I bring a cd walkperson to listen to. Sometimes I'm expecting a phone call from someone long distance or related to a contract job. I focus better in a cafe & can't be sitting home all day waiting for a call.  
Some cafes have an issue towards cell phones due radiation. They just put a sign up asking people to step outside if they get a call.

Wayong


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