Cinema etiquette Modern cinemas often display a short reminder for patrons to turn off their cellphones, before the film begins. Etiquette writers Debrett's released a guide to correct cinema behavior in 2008, after research showed that 66% of moviegoers wanted to see an improvement in cinema etiquette. The most common objections from those polled were having their view blocked by a tall patron in front, or having their own seat kicked from behind. Debrett's five recommendations were to arrive on time, to sit still, to refrain from whispering during the film, to wait for a loud scene before eating wrapped candy, and
Cinema etiquette later compiled a list entitled "Movie Manners: 10 Tips on How Not to Be a Jerk at the Movies". In addition to some of the more obvious suggestions, they advise against spoiling the film for other patrons by discussing it on the way out, and recommend using the restroom prior to the film. A 2012 survey of British cinemagoers found that 66% of respondents could recall objecting to another patron's poor etiquette, but had not objected to it for fear of causing a "scene". 85% of those polled favored the adoption of an official cinema code of conduct. To address