Saving Seats
I am often annoyed by people saving seats in a movie theatre. I have, on numerous occassions, passed by many a fine seat because some person said “Sorry, this seat is taken”. Every time this happens I want to reply “I don’t see anyone sitting there, so, no, it isn’t taken.” and then promptly sit down. I don’t mind it so much when it is one seat, or even two. If a lady is saving a seat next to her for her companion, I don’t mind. It is when half a row of seats is being saved because one person in a group of 10 gave Timmy his order for a hot dog and jumbo Coke while he “saves” everyone else a seat. Why do we accept this? Would anyone really try to stop me if I just ignored the, “This seat is saved” comment and just sat down? I feel that I have the same right as any other ticket holder to sit in any seat that is not occupied.
The same goes for standing in line. I hate it when someone excuses themselves to the front of the line where their “friend” has been saving them a spot. I call shenanigans. Allowing people to cut in line defeats the entire purpose of standing in line. If a person arrives to an event later than the rest of their group, why does that entitle them to a spot in line in front of me. I was there earlier than they were, by definition, I should be ahead of them in the line, right? Perhaps the next time I witness this, I will call the person on it. I wonder what would happen, fisticuffs perhaps?
Your thoughts?
