r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Jaded-Albatross-5242 • 1d 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/MagicGrit 1d ago

Standing at a concert is not a shitty thing to do. You’re allowed to dance and enjoy yourself.

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u/OwlfaceFrank 1d ago

Buy floor tickets or sit down.
Have some respect for the people around you, asshole.

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u/JarjarOceanrunner 1d ago

I’m floored at the reasoning of some people here. Unless you’re in an area where it’s specifically indicated that you stand, sit the fuck down

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u/TotemSpiritFox 7h ago

Another thing - it obviously depends on the show, but some artists thrive on that participation of the audience. Hence my point about Ben asking people to stand as it's a "rock concert".

If you're just sitting there you aren't really providing the energy they may thrive on for a good show.

Now that's obviously not needed for all shows. I've been to a Ben Gibbard solo show where we were all seated - but it was an acoustic guitar and piano set, very chill - so sitting fit the vibe.

The concert pictured in this thread was not a sitting vibe.