Sesame Street? Peppa Pig? 5 Etiquette Tips When Watching "Live" Shows

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Every yearend, there will be plenty of "live" shows, meet and greets going on in the shopping malls.

As it is also the school holidays, such shows are usually jam packed with lots of people and very excited children.

We have been attending many shows and for the benefit of each child who wait in participation to see their favorite characters on stage, I compiled what we think should be the etiquette when catching such shows at the malls.  Each person's perspective differ and I do not mean you have to agree though. 

1. There are some very popular shows that we will definitely see the seating area in front of the stage starting to be filled up as early as 1.5 hours before the show starts.  If you want to have the best views, arrive early.

2. Do not hoard places.  It is fine if one is reserving the area for 2-3 pax as we know that children tend to be restless and need a walk around.  However, please do not 'chope' an area that can sit a kampong. 

3.  People arrive early because they wanted the view they deem best.  If one is late, please do not demand and insist that the child can squeeze into that tiny space (although it is obviously impossible to sit in that tiny space without making others sitting uncomfortably) just so that he/she can be right in front of the stage.

4.  Never stand when everyone is sitting. Especially so when there is someone behind who is seated.  There is no reason why the parent needs to stand and carry the child, saying the child is unable to see the characters on stage if seated.   One of the reasons why the  characters are so huge is so that everyone can see them.  

5. Many understand that some children can not sit still.  However, while parents entertain them by carrying them up and down, dancing them around, please remember that the space is very limited.  Be careful not to elbow, knee kick or hit another child while doing all those. 

So, hopefully most of us remember that such free shows are meant to be enjoyed and let's all be considerate to fellow parents and let the little children have fun while we go around chasing the shows this December.

Check here for a list of where to go, who to see and what to do this December.

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