Have you ever been to the movies alone? It can be very rewarding or it can be stressful especially if you are like me who cannot afford to miss a thing, but there are times you can feel awkward. So you may be wondering how is this is even a taboo. In Jamaica, going to the movies all by yourself is considered a no-no. “You can’t go to the movies by yourself!” or “I rather stay home than go alone” are some of the responses I get whenever I mention my solo mission to watch a show. Come on people! Is it really that bad?
Here are some things I would like to point out from my perspective of course.
PROS
- You will be early because there is no one keeping a seat for you.
- Enough time to buy food before the movie starts.
- Smiling to yourself because there are sad and anxious people waiting for their company to arrive.
- No one beside you asking questions and distracting you.
- You only spend on yourself (very cost effective).
- You can be very invisible.
- You won’t be embarrassing anyone but yourself if you do something silly.
- Having a great sense of freedom.
- You can watch back to back movies.
CONS
- No one is keeping a seat for you.
- You better buy all the food you need for the entire show.
- Hiding yourself because some guy thinks the cinema is a pick up spot.
- No one to talk to during intermission.
- No one spending on you.
- Some may see you as pitiful.
- You won’t be embarrassing anyone but yourself if you do something silly.
- If you end up missing no one will know.
- No hanging out afterwards, just head straight home.
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