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Miss Manners: Yes, precursive standing ovations are annoying. But you don’t have to yell about them
Miss Manners: Yes, precursive standing ovations are annoying. But you don’t have to yell about them
Miss Manners: Yes, precursive standing ovations are annoying. But you don’t have to yell about them

Published on: 04/14/2026

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It is a common mistake to believe that the audience must thank the performers. Getty Images

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We need major publicity to get across a matter of etiquette for concert and theater attendees: WAIT UNTIL THE CURTAIN CALL IS OVER AND EVERYONE HAS HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE THEIR BOWS BEFORE STANDING. ONLY STAND AT THE VERY END -- AFTER THE PRINCIPAL ACTORS TAKE THEIR BOW.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/miss-manners-yes-precursive-standing-ovations-are-annoying-but-you-dont-have-to-yell-about-them.html

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