[Chee-Chee]

I have noticed recently in some of the aerobic and yoga classes that people come in early and save spots for friends. Some people have gone as far as coming early putting down name tags and then leaving later they come back and expect their spot to be saved. These classes are very popular and many people would like to participate. Some participants have gone as far to have people move because it’s not their spot. Such high school behavior shouldn’t be allowed if this place is in fact, the friendliest place the friendliest city, and everyone is kind and understanding, why not treat other people who are interested in good health with more respect. Do you want a specific spot get there early there’s room for everyone there are classes available throughout each week , be kind others why not make a new friend rather than treat someone like they don’t belong.

[justjim]

Some people are inconsiderate of others (it’s all about them) and that is just a fact of life. That said, most don’t feel entitled and are not rude.

[retiredguy123]

If I were the instructor, saving spots would never happen.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Chee-Chee

I have noticed recently in some of the aerobic and yoga classes that people come in early and save spots for friends. Some people have gone as far as coming early putting down name tags and then leaving later they come back and expect their spot to be saved. These classes are very popular and many people would like to participate. Some participants have gone as far to have people move because it’s not their spot. Such high school behavior shouldn’t be allowed if this place is in fact, the friendliest place the friendliest city, and everyone is kind and understanding, why not treat other people who are interested in good health with more respect. Do you want a specific spot get there early there’s room for everyone there are classes available throughout each week , be kind others why not make a new friend rather than treat someone like they don’t belong.

Sounds like you've been meeting the true "ENTITLED" villager. They seem to be everywhere.

[Two Bills]

My wife had that at line dancing classes as well.
"I usually stand there!" was a favorite.
In early days my lady moved, but after a while she stood her ground. (without a weapon of course.)

[Velvet]

The reply is, “I guess this is going to be MY usual spot.” Seriously? And give them the “How-dare-you” look if they don’t get the hint. But then if it was one of my dear neighbors I’d just smile and move over…

[LuvNH]

"I have noticed recently in some of the aerobic and yoga classes that people come in early and save spots for friends."

I have lived in TV for almost 20 years and this has been happening since I arrived. It is embarrassing and hurtful and, unfortunately, often the people doing it are "in" with the instructor making it even more difficult to end this rotten practice. A lot of people used to leave their car keys on their "spot" and I had an overwhelming desire to kick their car keys all over the room, especially under the chairs. But, I never had the nerve to do it.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Chee-Chee

I have noticed recently in some of the aerobic and yoga classes that people come in early and save spots for friends. Some people have gone as far as coming early putting down name tags and then leaving later they come back and expect their spot to be saved. These classes are very popular and many people would like to participate. Some participants have gone as far to have people move because it’s not their spot. Such high school behavior shouldn’t be allowed if this place is in fact, the friendliest place the friendliest city, and everyone is kind and understanding, why not treat other people who are interested in good health with more respect. Do you want a specific spot get there early there’s room for everyone there are classes available throughout each week , be kind others why not make a new friend rather than treat someone like they don’t belong.

Well, some folks are more important than others, I guess…

It isn’t just here. We do a lot of cruising: it is nothing for people to put a towel on a good chair by the pool and then disappear for inordinate amounts of time. See it at the buffets too: window tables are always preferred and it isn’t uncommon to see a cup of coffee and a spoon at a table while the person staking out that particular claim is off doing whatever.

And church? We’ve attended a couple here in TV: I guarantee that you’ll see probably a dozen or more Bibles resting on seats before the service starts while the folks claiming those seats are in the commons area gossiping and sucking down the free coffee.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chee-Chee

I have noticed recently in some of the aerobic and yoga classes that people come in early and save spots for friends. Some people have gone as far as coming early putting down name tags and then leaving later they come back and expect their spot to be saved. These classes are very popular and many people would like to participate. Some participants have gone as far to have people move because it’s not their spot. Such high school behavior shouldn’t be allowed if this place is in fact, the friendliest place the friendliest city, and everyone is kind and understanding, why not treat other people who are interested in good health with more respect. Do you want a specific spot get there early there’s room for everyone there are classes available throughout each week , be kind others why not make a new friend rather than treat someone like they don’t belong.

No different that those that were saving seats at the town squares. But I never had a problem with that---if someone said that seat is saved, I would reply with a polite "Thanks for saving it for me". (I'm not talking about someone who has been sitting there and the other person went to get a drink, I'm talking about those that tried to rope off 16 seats and when anyone tried to take one would crawl out of the woodwork claiming they were saved)

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If I were the instructor, saving spots would never happen.

Yep, problem solved.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

............And church? We’ve attended a couple here in TV: I guarantee that you’ll see probably a dozen or more Bibles resting on seats before the service starts while the folks claiming those seats are in the commons area gossiping and sucking down the free coffee.

Free coffee??? Really???? Maybe I should start going to church. LOL.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Free coffee??? Really???? Maybe I should start going to church. LOL.

Don't you have the beans already???

Also, I don't recall a seat saving thread in well over a year---has that practice stopped, or has it now been accepted as the norm?

[vintageogauge]

This is exactly why I don't exercise.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Don't you have the beans already???

Also, I don't recall a seat saving thread in well over a year---has that practice stopped, or has it now been accepted as the norm?

Too funny, GE. I've got the beans but free is free. LOL.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Too funny, GE. I've got the beans but free is free. LOL.

And a whole lot effort than grinding and brewing them. Friends again????