Say, in a theater while moving down a row to arrive at your seat?
Are there any differences for gender, especially in relation to yourself?
thx
2006-08-14 13:16:23 · 13 answers · asked by T W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Perhaps I was not clear. Should one face the person or face away if you are passing by in front of them.
thx
2006-08-14 13:40:47 · update #1
You are supposed to keep your back to them and say excuse me.
Try not to let your buttocks come in contact with any of their body parts.
Do not fart in their general direction.
Sit down quickly once you find your seat.
2006-08-14 19:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply say excuse me in a quite voice, gender is irrelavant. If they do not respond and you feel they may not have heard you a slight touch to the arm or hand to gather their attentin would not be out of line if followed by the same phrase.
Follow with thank you always shows good manners.
2006-08-14 20:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by Answerkeeper 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is awkward isn't it? : ) Especially with those buckets of popcorn!
I think most people face away from the person they are sliding past - it would be much more awkward to face toward them whatever the gender.
2006-08-15 11:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anne Teak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should slide in front or behind someone facing them. If you are sliding behind them and the other person is HOTTT you should rhythmical grind your crotch into them. Trust me, they will appreciate the gesture. If you are sliding past a hottie in the theater, some pelvic thrusts at them in their seat should be a subtle way to tell them that you appreciate them putting up with the inconvenience and would be happy to make it up to them after the movie.
2006-08-14 20:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by damndirtyape212 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The proper etiquette is always be polite even if the other is not!
2006-08-14 20:38:50 · answer #5 · answered by skyelark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pardon me. It's understood what you are doing — trying to pass.
2006-08-14 20:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by mitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A simple 'excuse me' is sufficient.
2006-08-14 20:21:50 · answer #7 · answered by toota956 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always say "Excuse me, Thank you." That works nicely.
2006-08-14 20:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by buttercup83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
please and thank-you have been used for years but now days no one seems to remember their rising no one even teaches their kids to say yes mam or sir
2006-08-14 20:28:46 · answer #9 · answered by the queen of queens 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you say excuse me m'am,sir
or just excuse me comming by
2006-08-14 20:21:55 · answer #10 · answered by I-C-U 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋