Attendees of a vintage train excursion faced an awkward situation when a pair of filmmakers scolded fellow passengers for talking during a photo op stop. The individuals filming did not request silence beforehand, leaving others feeling unfairly chastised. Miss Manners believes that making people feel foolish in such situations is rude. She asserts that public spaces are not film sets and those enjoying an experience should not be treated as unruly extras. Additionally, the passengers were not benefiting from the filming and should be respected. The unfairly chastened pair could have appropriately responded by stating they were not aware they were on a sound stage. Miss Manners encourages consideration and respect for others in such situations. Readers can submit questions to Miss Manners through various channels for her advice on etiquette.
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