u/anon_me_myself_and_i

While this has yet to happen to me, I see a lot of posts involving the strange behavior random people at a theater. Specifically this is for those who encounter the "lonely movie goer".

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If you happen to have a random stranger choose to take a seat next to you in an empty theater (fairly full theaters excluded), have fun with it. This person(s) are obviously just lonely and lack the general social skills to create and maintain active friendships and/or relationships. So, feel free to befriend them.

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If they bring popcorn or other snacks mention it was so nice of them to bring snacks to share.

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Hold their hand during particularly scary or emotional moments.

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Talk to them throughout the movie (quietly of course) to warn them of jump scares or potential fun details they may have missed.

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Offer to share your (or their) blanket if one was brought and the theater is particularly cold.

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Just be sure to make them feel welcome and safe as your new movie theater friend.