In normal situations, the saving of 1 seat is always appropriate, because of bathroom and concession stand trips. The proper method is to leave an article on the seat directly in question and you yourself remain seated adjacent to it. In such situations when 2 seats must be saved by 1 person, the proper seating is this: Empty Seat - You - Empty Seat. If you can, place articles on the seat designating them as taken. Do not try to outflank the rest of goers by having two seats on the same side of you being taken. When your friends come back, you can switch to whatever seat you prefer.
Pardon me sir, but not in my America! Those who wish to sit together should arrive together. And if you have a ridiculous number of people, arrive as early as needed to secure your seats.I beg of you, arrive early if you wish to sit together en masse. Save yourself the trouble and embarrassment of being the last defender of the Alamo.
Don't feel bad when you arrive by yourself or with just 1 friend. The other members of your entourage are to blame! They are the ones who are late and they shall pay the price. Take responsibility for yourselves and show up on time!
If I show up on time and there is one man attempting to cordon off a seating area the size of New Jersey, beware! I shall take the seats from you and be in the right as me and my punctual friends settle in for a fine evening experience.
In summation, my good chums arrive early and as a cohesive unit. Be proud of your friendships and your uncanny ability to navigate lines and traffic to arrive 25 minutes before the show. But if you find yourself stuck behind enemy lines, cut off from your friends who are struggling to find a spot, be courteous, be polite, and follow the rules. One seat on either side of you is your limit. Protect the center seats by manning your perimeter. Never try to take more than you can hold and don't launch a land war! But that's just me and I've just reached my Boiling Point on seat savers.
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