history: I went to the movies and sat in behind a group of kids who talked throughout the entire movie. It was hard to focus on the movie with their constant blabbering. I went to watch a movie and sat behind a group of kids who talked the whole time. It was hard to enjoy the movie.
current: did you tell them to stop speaking?
next: I did tell them to stop. They ignored me. and snickered instead. It was irritating.