Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Today we go to the opera.  I'm excited for this one, which I've never seen, and the rave reviews for the soprano.  But no matter how good the production is, there is one thing that will bother me:  the inconsiderate behavior of the audience at the end of the opera.  The attendies rise not to applaud, but to leave.  They block our view of the stage as the singers come out for their bows, and rush en masse to get to their cars or parking spaces or buses or whatever.  They spoil the joy of acknowledging the hard work and splendid results of the opera.  Their needs override politeness or consideration of others, and evidently appreciation is not for them to show, as they "need" to get home or to a bar or restaurant or whatever.  That they disturb the rest of the audience is not their concern.  Our selfish culture is evident everywhere.  The "Me first" attitude is foremost.  Applauding is evidently for suckers.  What's important is getting the EDGE.  Getting ahead of other drivers or walkers.  Miss Manners would be appalled.  I am.