My assumption is that many of you have been to a concert, and probably have stood in a mosh pit or two. Well, I love concerts, but I do not enjoy when others have no respect for me or my space. I am going to give you just a few tips about concert etiquette that will hopefully make you a more pleasant concert goer:
1. Girls with long hair, if you are going to leave it down please do not whip it back and forth into my face.
Tame the mane just a little, I don't need to know the flavor of your shampoo. And also, your hair is getting in the way of my view.
2. If you are more than six-feet tall you most definitely should pay attention to who might be behind you.
I didn't come to the concert to stare into the back of two guys that are 6-foot-5 (which has truly happened to me.) Just try and be considerate of those who might be a little more vertically challenged.
3. I understand you think it will be super cool to throw stuff onto the stage, but let's be real, how often does it actually make it to the stage?
I have been clocked in the head my sunglasses, glow sticks, and many other miscellaneous items. People, people please, it is so not cool. And I am sure the artist getting hit by stuff is not a fan of this either.
4. Now, let's talk about personal space a little bit.
At concerts you kind of have to stand your ground in order to keep your spot because you have people who think they literally can just ram through the crowd to get to the front (as if there aren't people in those spots already.) My suggestion is to wait for places to open up that you can slide up further. Don't elbow people, knock people over, dance into people, or step on people just to advance in placement. It is so rude, and definitely not pleasant for anyone involved.
5. Dudes who think it is a great idea to run around shirtless, don't.
Honestly nobody is excited about standing next to the sweaty, obnoxious, shirtless man. Please do us all a favor and keep your clothes on.
6. Couples who decide the pit is the place to make out excessively, please change your mind.
It is kind of hard to enjoy a concert when you have people next to you macking on each other. Plus, why did you come to the concert if all you wanted to do was make out? I just don't get it people.
I hope these tips help some of you become more considerate concert goers. I love concerts, I mean who doesn't? So, let's make them an awesome experience for everyone!
