Summary
A man asked a fellow moviegoer to stop using Instagram on her phone during a film, leading to a disagreement. The theater manager asked the woman to stop using her phone, but the situation was not fully resolved. The story reflects ongoing issues with phone use in movie theaters.
Key Facts
- A man addressed a woman for using Instagram during a movie, which he found distracting.
- The woman’s family argued that she had every right to be on her phone.
- The theater manager asked the woman to stop using her phone, but later relented during the argument.
- The incident sparked discussions about theater etiquette and phone use.
- A YouGov survey shows 78% of Americans support movie theaters banning phone use during screenings.
- 50% of people surveyed think texting during a movie is unacceptable.
- 43% of survey respondents would ask theater staff to handle disruptive phone use.
