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Everyone who is #ProudlyAsshole keeps ignoring and/or skipping over the fact that in these scenarios that are being discussed that we're talking about publically shared resources that are in short supply, be it a table in a crowded restaurant, or a parking space at a huge complex.
It really is rude to hog a shared resource. Use it, then move on. Quickly.
A restaurant isn't a public space. It's privately owned and you are paying to be there.
A restaurant isn’t a public space. It’s privately owned and you are paying to be there.
I'm talking about what is used by all of the public, not what is owned by all the public.
It's disingenuous for you to suggest otherwise.
Yeah, sure, but you're potentially messing with the business's customers. That's not cool. Just stay the appropriate time to enjoy your meal and make room for others to enjoy it as well.
Yeah, sure, but you’re potentially messing with the business’s customers.
No not really, because if you're eating at the type of venue where the customers arrange for their own seating, it's a valid ask, and the owners of the restaurant don't monitor that and wouldn't consider that interference.
If you're eating at a venue where the restaurant staff seats you, then you wouldn't really be asking someone how long they're going to be at a table, and therefore not interfering.
Just stay the appropriate time to enjoy your meal and make room for others to enjoy it as well.
That's all I'm advocating, plus don't get angry/upset if someone asks you how much longer you're going to be, especially when resources are scarce.
Don't be an asshole, we have enough of that shit going around these days.
Fair points. There isn't enough context to know what is appropriate. But, I try to live by a "Don't be an asshole" philosophy.
Possibly, but in other social contexts (aka a cafe in Europe or elsewhere) time pressure might not be a priority. Having a single seating for the entire morning may not seem viable, but can be in some places.
Possibly, but in other social contexts (aka a cafe in Europe or elsewhere) time pressure might not be a priority. Having a single seating for the entire morning may not seem viable, but can be in some places.
Well if seating capacity is not a problem, then there is no issue. I'm speaking towards when resources are rare and shared.
Quick note: stay the fuck out of France, most of Europe in fact. lmfao