[Bonanza]

A while back I was in a Costco at the food court, which was jammed. There wasn't an empty table anywhere. In addition, even the line to order food seemed to be a mile long. I was by myself.

After I got my hot dog and soda I saw a woman sitting by herself at a table. I will add that she was just sitting there and not eating. I sat down across from ther and she told me she was waiting for her husband (who was in that long line) to bring her food.

Remember -- every table was full with people eating . . . I looked at her and frankly said, "So it's okay for me to be standing here with hot food while you wait for your husband to bring you food???" I stayed put and began eating. After a minute or so, the woman got up -- very obviously P. O'd.

Was I the rude one? I think not. And I would sit down again when someone is simply saving a seat for someone who was not even there? You bettcha!