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Miss Manners: Coping with people who talk through concerts

A reader complains about nearby concertgoers who talk through musical numbers during the summer outdoor concert season.

Published May 19, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Help! The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned. At many such events in the past, people seated near me have talked throughout the concert. Do they really think that I enjoy hearing them talk through the musical numbers?