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
Etiquette in North America hosts, they should be removed before mailing to guests, and etiquette authorities consider their inclusion to be improper and a form of bragging. Emily Post's "Etiquette" gives examples of the traditional forms for formal and informal invitations; granddaughter Peggy Post provides updated examples of the forms in "Etiquette" (17th edition) that take into account non-traditional social relationships. Reply cards, with or without postage, may be included with an invitation according to some etiquette writers, though they need not be. However, Judith Martin calls response cards "vulgar", as they imply the guest would not reply without being prompted to do so.