On December 20, 2019, an article about moviegoers' poor smartphone etiquette in cinemas attracted widespread attention. The second half of December is the peak period for the release of New Year films, and people flock to cinemas to watch highly anticipated films such as "Frozen 2" and "Lupin the Third: THE FIRST". However, the behavior of audiences in cinemas, especially the use of smartphones, has caused a lot of complaints and anger.
Smartphone light is distracting
The TOHO Cinemas website lists "9 rules for a comfortable viewing experience", including "Please turn off your phone during the screening". However, these rules are often ignored, and audiences have expressed their dissatisfaction online: "The weak light makes it difficult to concentrate." "Can't you stand not touching your phone for two hours?" This behavior not only affects others' viewing experience, but also makes people feel very uncomfortable.
Cultural differences and etiquette controversy
Although many people call for good etiquette in cinemas, some people are dissatisfied with this. For example, some people think: "Japanese movie etiquette is too strict" and "Can't we enjoy movies about the United States more?" American cinemas usually allow audiences to laugh and cheer while watching movies, while Indian audiences even dance during movies. In contrast, Japanese cinemas emphasize eliminating any interference as much as possible.
Emergency and etiquette mode
Some audiences turn on their mobile phones because they may receive emergency calls. Although setting the phone to silent mode or airplane mode seems to be a compromise, some people still think it is not enough: "The person said that silent mode can be used in the cinema. The screen lights up and you can see vibrations depending on the scene." Therefore, most cinemas explicitly ask the audience to "turn off the power."
signal jammer blocker as a solution
In order to deal with the problem of mobile phone interference in cinemas, some people suggest using mobile phone signal jammers. This device can block mobile phones from receiving signals, thereby completely eliminating the use of mobile phones by audiences during movie screenings. However, such devices are illegal in many countries and users may face legal consequences.
Summary
Overall, the issue of smartphone use in cinemas has sparked widespread discussion and controversy. Although cultural differences lead to different attitudes towards mobile phone use in different countries, basic etiquette of respecting others' viewing experience should still be followed. By turning off mobile phones or using signal jammers, you can ensure that every audience member can enjoy a quiet and undisturbed viewing environment.