Why do people clap after performances?

Answer 1

Let them know that you enjoyed.

Answer 2

To let the performer know that their performance was very good and they enjoyed it.
Even though where I live sometimes the audience will start clapping even before the performer is finished, this sometimes mean that they are bored.

Answer 3

To show that they enjoyed the performance ...You don't want to hear lots of folks say You Rocked..Clapping is way stronger, polite, and shows the performer how great of a job they did....

Answer 4

It's a common courtesy for the audience to let the performer know they liked their performance. This is what I call a mark of respect for the performer. Not doing so is not only rude, but also disrespectful. Regardless of you liking the performance or not, just applaud anyway.

Answer 5

They glad it over. But, the answers above are more correct. I think people Boo if they not like the Performance, and, sometimes they do throw things. Guess it depend on the environment of where the performance held.

Answer 6

It shows respect to the performers and tells them they did a good job on the play/show.

Answer 7

To show appreciation for the performance.

Answer 8

to be polite show respect that you have the courage to go do something in front of a ton of people

Answer 9

To show that they liked and appreaciated the preformance

Answer 10

it signals approval. it says your pleased with the performance. or you're pleased that its over!