This past weekend I attended a concert in Chicago. While I did have an amazing time listening to some of my favorite bands play, there were people around that became quite an annoyance. Because the sole purpose of going to a concert is to enjoy listening to the music and having a good time, I thought I would write up a few things you should and should not do while attending a concert.
1. DO Bring water.
No matter what time of the year it is, bringing water is essential. During the hot summer days, it will help you stay hydrated and cool you down while in the mosh pit. And during the cooler months, it will prevent your throat from getting too dry from screaming along to your favorite songs.
2. DON'T get hammered.
While having a few beers and getting a little buzzed is fun, becoming completely intoxicated to the point where your stumbling around and bumping into people is not okay. Not only will you end up face down in the dirt with people tripping over you, you won't even remember the bands performing, which is the whole point of attending, right?
3. DO bring a sweater
During the fall months, weather can be unpredictable. And if the concert is at an outside venue, it can be an issue. The best thing for you to do is bring a sweater or long sleeved shirt with you incase it begins to rain or gets windy. However, if it ends up being a perfect night, then you can just tie it around your waist. Nothing wrong with a little throwback to 90s fashion.
4. DON'T bring a blanket
One of the worst ideas when packing for a concert is to bring a blanket. If you plan on laying down or sitting on it, good luck. Most concerts become crowded to the point that people are touching you from all sides. You barely have enough room to jump around to your favorite songs let alone lay down on a blanket. So chances are it'll just end up on the muddy ground, being trampled on by other concert-goers.
5. DON'T be on your phone the entire time
While having videos and pictures to look back on is nice, looking through a lens the entire time isn't as memorable as seeing it with your own eyes. Put your phone away, sing along to the music, and dance with your friends. Don't worry too much about getting the entire experience on camera, because you'll miss out on your friends' expressions, conversations, and the feeling of the atmosphere around you.
6. DON'T be a Douchebag/Douchebaguette.
For guys, don't be that typical douchebag that thinks he's so cool because he vapes and wears "suns out guns out" tanks with a snapback. And never, ever, think it is okay to walk up to a random girl and start touching her.
For girls, don't be that typical douchebaguette that thinks she's hot because she smokes weed and wears a skimpy outfit showing her cleavage and butt. And never, ever think it is okay to walk up to a random guy and start touching him.
However, whether you follow these guidelines or not, the most important thing to do is to just have fun, whether it be with your friends, girlfriend, boyfriend, family. Just listen to the music and forget about your problems.
