Audience Etiquette quiz

A word meaning “customary code of polite behavior”:

• mindfulness

• ethics

• etiquette

• sensitivity

When you are in an audience, good posture is important because:

• you can sing along better

• it energizes the performers

• it makes the theater look full

• the person behind you can see better

Which of the following would probably NOT be considered rude while in a theater or concert audience?

• smacking gum

• blinking

• wearing a large hat

• taking a flash photo

An exception to the 'no talking rule' is:

• if the performers request audience participation

• if something totally unexpected happens

• if you need to get food from your friend

• booing when a character does something really bad

What you should do with your phone before a performance:

• leave it in the car

• be very quiet when answering

• turn it off

• give it to a friend so you won't be tempted to answer

Texting during a movie or play is not considered rude if you keep your screen brightness low.

• True

• False

What you should do if you can't control your coughing:

• don't worry about it; it can't be helped

• leave the theater

• call 911 from your seat

• point your face toward the ground

Which of the following would probably considered rude in a quiet theater?

• rattling of ice in a cup

• slurping drinks

• loud candy wrappers

• all of the above

Humming or singing along:

• is good because it encourages the performers

• is bad because you might get a sore throat

• is good because performers often need help

• is bad unless the performers have asked for it

If you spill something, the best thing to do is:

• go get a mop

• hope nobody notices

• throw popcorn in it so others will see it

• tell an attendant