Although the idea of a strangely-clad person creeping around in a dark room might sound scary, the tactic is not intended to shock. The idea of the cinema ninja is to simply prevent bad behaviour.
Watching films at the cinema has changed dramatically since its heyday in the 1930's, when picture palaces were popular and rowdy places. Back then, teams of ushers were essential to maintaining order: both in showing people to their seats and calming boisterous audiences.
Nowadays, as ticket prices have risen, so too have the conditions for enjoying the cinema-going experience. Decorum and silence are fully expected. But offenders who whisper to friends or rustle a bag of crisps can still ruin the viewing experience.
So the next time you breach cinema etiquette by sending a text message or gossiping with a friend – beware! The tap on your shoulder could be a cinema ninja.
Quiz 測驗 What is the word which describes viewers who cause irritation and are a menace?
a nuisance
What is the name for the clothing material that is worn all over and tight against the body?
spandex
What verb means to quieten others?
shush
What is the job title for people who show customers to their seats and maintain order in a cinema?
usher
What two words describe good manners and politeness?
decorum, etiquette
Glossary 词汇表 interrupted干擾 munching大聲咀嚼 rudely粗魯地 distractions分心，干擾 menace威脅，恐嚇 nuisance討厭的人或東西 ninjas忍者 spandex彈力纖維 disturbs干擾，妨礙 desist停止 troublesome惹是生非的 shush噓聲（示意安靜下來） heyday全盛時期 rowdy吵鬧的 ushers影院引座員 boisterous喧鬧的 decorum禮儀，恪守禮儀 silence安靜 whisper耳語 rustle發出沙沙聲 etiquette禮儀
