Question

Observing Concert Etiquette

Observe the audience at different moments in the concert. Take copious notes on the behavior of the audience. Write an essay to capture the
positive and negative aspects you notice before, during, after the performance.

Answer 1

As part of your study, some of you will be attending "Classical" concerts—some of you, for the first time. Although you may be unfamiliar with proper concert behavior, relax! For the most part, the practice of good concert etiquette is nothing more than an exercise in common courtesy. In an article entitled "Behavior Among Music Lovers," the well-known syndicated columnist Miss Manners commented on inexcusable, voluntary actions by some concert-goers, which can ruin other people's enjoyment of the performance. These undesirable actions include:

1) EATING

2) WHISPERING or TALKING of any kind

3) CONDUCTING IN ONES LAP

4) NECKING

5) TAPPING

6) HUMMING/SINGING

7) WEARING VIEW-OBSTRUCTING HATS