Arrested for asking for quiet in cinema

Pauline Clayton , an Australian tourist has been charged with assault after telling a Texas woman to stop talking on her mobile phone at the movies.

All Ms Clayton did was touch her arm to get her attention. The woman accused Ms Clayton of "invading her private space" and filed a complaint of assault because Ms Clayton had touched her.

[via The Daily Telegraph via digg]

emily | 4:49 PM | Cell Phone Etiquette |
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