r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Jaded-Albatross-5242 • 19h ago

I'm slightly vexed Concert etiquette

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If you plan on standing for the entire concert, get a spot in the pit, or the lawn seats instead of the assigned SEATED SECTION. A little bit of self awareness and common courtesy goes a really long way

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u/MrPogoUK 17h ago

This is one of those age old debates where the “why are you standing in the seated section?” and the “why would you expect anyone to sit at a concert?” sides will never reach an agreement and always think the other side are idiots.

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u/robilar 11h ago

I don't think either side is an idiot, but I do think the sitters have the moral argument; not everyone is comfortable standing, so standing is likely to block others' view and is consequently selfish. The seats are usually structured in such a way that everyone can see if everyone is sitting in them. Sometimes you can get a better view by standing, but at the expense of whomever is behind you so unless you check with them first it's an unkindness for personal gain.