Our first year in TV we went to the Square two or three times a week. Second year we probably didn't make it more than once a week. Year three maybe two or three times a month. Now just moving into year 10, we only grace the squares on special occasions, to bring guests and for an occasional lunch, dinner or shopping. When we do go dancing on the Squares, we try to make it a point to meet Villagers we have never met before.
I suppose you can call it "burn out". However, I still play golf more times per month than I go to the squares---just as I did the first years in TV. Our friends in TV have pretty much followed the same pattern regarding the squares. Frankly, with all due respect, I've seen enough line dancing to last a lifetime.
Being from a small Midwest (Illinois) town, I've never roped off a bunch of seats in my life. There was no "need" then or now. I think word will get around that it's not the "courteous" thing to do to rope off the best seats for you and your party of a dozen or so. I say keep making that announcement and perhaps a couple of similarly worded signs around the square will seal the deal. Remember to dance while the music is still playing!
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