Ah, concert pet peeves. We’ve all seen them and how they can ruin a perfect concert vibe. So let’s waste no time and get straight into it.
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Notification Blasters
First up, we have the people who don’t turn their phones on silent. Look, we get it. You want to capture the moment and show off with a shiny new video. But trust me, no one wants to hear your phone ring or beep during a sick guitar solo. It’s distracting and takes away from the experience for everyone around you. So do everyone a favor and put your phone on silent. When you look back your future self will thank you for listening to the music. You certainly won’t be glad you listened to your phone ring all night.
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The Rushers
Next, we have the rushers. If you’ve gone to a concert, then you know who I’m talking about. It’s the menaces that think it’s a race to get to the front of the stage. They will push, shove, and will stop at nothing to block everyone else’s view. It’s frustrating, disrespectful, and frankly, dangerous. People can get hurt in a mosh pit, and rushing the stage only makes it worse. Plus, you’re ruining the experience for everyone behind you. So please just relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the show from where you are. You might not get the best spot in the house, but you’ll still be able to see and hear the music. Plus, you’ll rest easy knowing you don’t have hundreds of people behind you giving the stink eye.
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Chair Standers
Last but not least, we have the chair standers. I understand it can be hard to see the stage when sometimes you’re standing in your row. But being downright disrespectful and standing on your chair is not the solution. Not only are you starting a dangerous domino effect, but you’re also blocking the view of else everyone behind you. That kind of behaviour is just attention seeking and entitled. So, if you really can’t see the stage, then try asking the person in front of you to reposition or if needed ask a staff member for help. There are so many better ways to deal with the situation than standing on your chair and being a jerk.
As you know there are a lot of things will ruin your concert experience. You can’t control people, but you can choose how you deal with the situation. So, don’t be afraid to ask event staff for help if you feel unsafe and enjoy the show.