if he'll be "kicking the seat"? Why would someone say this to me? I had just sat down, it was 5 minutes before the movie started, and I'm pretty sure I didn't kick the seat. It wasn't even his seat, it was the woman next to him, his wife, I think.
It really hurt my feelings and made me feel like I was 2 years old again.
2006-10-20 18:35:18 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Doesn't matter how old you are, when you're asked you're asked, just be polite about it.
2006-10-20 18:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by Sensei 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Some people are completely ridiculous. Maybe his wife is a freak about going to the movies like she refuses to go because once her seat got kicked so the man has to reassure her everything will be fine.
I actually have a similar story. I am 19 and I was flying by myself to Florida, there were two other strangers next to me who I greeted with a hello and then did not speak to again. An elderly man in front of me stands up peers over my seat and says Can you keep it down during the flight I have had a long day and need some rest. I was reading my book when he interrupted me to tell me this and I said "sir I am here by myself and I plan on reading for the whole duration of the flight, please don't interrupt me again"
Some people are really nuts! It is absurd to assume that people in our age range would act like children being loud, and kicking a seat.
2006-10-21 01:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by *Amanda* 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
some people are just rude and they like the attention they get from it, personally I think they are just plain stupid
It is very easy to touch or to kick the seat in front of you in a theater. the leg room is made more for a child than an adult.
That's why I wait and rent the movie after it is released. That way I can watch the movie in the comfort of my own home and don't have to deal with people like that.
2006-10-21 01:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is funny someone would even ask that. They must have had bad experiences and wanted to avoid having to move during the movie. It was rude but I have noticed that movie goers tend to be pretty rude. For instance, they hold untaken seats to avoid someone sitting next to them. As a result people in groups have to split up.
2006-10-21 01:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nah, it's pretty rude. I put up with a lot of crap at the movies, so I definitely would have given you time to get settled before I said anything. The guy was a jerk. That's one of those instances where you wish you had that snappy comeback- "No, are you going to be having conversations the whole movie?"
2006-10-21 20:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, grow a ******* backbone. If this hurts you, god, I don't wanna know how you deal with the more brash scoldings that come up during your life.
First of all, the person probably had an issue or similar experience in which he or his wife had to deal with an idiot sitting in the back kicking his/her seat(s). They probably felt rude to say anything during the movie and thus just dealt with the issue.
Their asking you is just taking an pre-emptive measure to prevent a similar situation from rising.
People like you who seem to take offense when situations go out of your comfort zone, should just be lucky that nobody's just treating you poorly, rather than simply asking. Appreciate!
2006-10-21 18:46:21 · answer #6 · answered by bansri47 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounds to me as though the person saying this has/had a problem. The way they expressed "kicking the seat" sounds as though they've experienced being in places where someone has done that.
If you didn't, don't worry about it.
And especially, if you didn't do it, don't let them put you down..stand your rights..be polite and tell them that you did not nor have any intention of doing that.
Don't let it hurt your feelings, get above the person who is accusing you of this.
2006-10-21 02:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Oenophile... (Lynn) 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If he thinks you kicked the seat and says, "Excuse me, you're kicking the seat" that's not exactly rude, because it is very annoying to have someone sitting behind you kicking your seat - and if you don't say anything, they maybe won't know they're doing it! But if they ask you if you'll be "kicking the seat" as if you're planning it ahead of time, that's not only rude but kind of strange. Just smile, apologise, and quietly mock them later to all your friends.
Best Regards,
Holly
2006-10-21 11:47:54 · answer #8 · answered by Holly 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would have said something cheeky like "No, I wasn't going to, but since you have asked, I would be happy to do so"
Their comment is freaking hilarious actually - As if you randomly seated yourself right behind them just to kick their seat. Holy arrogant!
Its too bad they made you feel bad - but I assure you - there is no reason for you to feel bad. *hugs*
2006-10-21 13:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by firehorsetwo 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should have said "yeah, if thats going to be a problem for you I'd suggest you move."
or "No, I wasn't planning on it but now that you mentioned it....."
I hate people that are a holes. Why does everyone feel the need to be a jerk and try to belittle others? No, it was NOT proper etiquette for him to say that to you.
BTW: what did you say to him?....and how old was the guy?
2006-10-21 01:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by Katie 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not proper in the approach to let you know what is being done to the chair.
This should have been done in a more civil way.
2006-10-21 01:52:10 · answer #11 · answered by nalaredneb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋