Merion_Mom Posted September 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2016 People who save seats in the Centrum for the singers' performance. She is saving two chairs. No one has sat in them in the past 20 minutes. But she won't let me have a chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk2795 Posted September 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I would have sat down anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I agree, after 20 minutes I'd just sit down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted September 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Nothing is is worth a facial conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 15, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted September 15, 2016 No, I was not willing to have a confrontation. But now, after 40 minutes, I got my chair. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted September 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2016 She must not know who you are. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I don't think there's anything "new" about "Hogs" they are everywhere where there is a place to plant themselves and those they serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Cruising Posted September 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2016 You did good. Remember, what goes around comes around. Karma is just around the corner. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadpirate3 Posted September 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Enjoy the show, my dear. I'm not looking forward to chair and space hogs on my upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted September 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Unfortunately rude behavior is becoming the norm instead of the exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nimbex1970 Posted September 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I've taken to sitting down anyway, while offering; "I will happily give up the seat when your party arrives". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennstateman Posted September 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I say "oh, you are saving this seat? Well, thank you!"....and then sit down Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Unfortunately rude behavior is becoming the norm instead of the exception. So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmorg1234 Posted September 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I've taken to sitting down anyway, while offering; "I will happily give up the seat when your party arrives". Love this! If we all started doing this, the problem would likely solve itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted September 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2016 This used to really bother me and I would end up acting out doing or saying something, and I found out I was the one ending up looking like a fool for doing something. So now I try to stay calm and move on, and hope someone else takes care of the problem for me. I am glad you got a seat though. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted September 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I realize people do this all the time, but are you "allowed" to save seats? I ask this, because if I ever was confronted with this situation, I would not be phased and just sit in the seats anyway. Just like in a restaurant, most will not seat you until your whole party is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davebhoy Posted September 15, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Think folk just need to be sensible - if I need to save a seat for 5 or 10 minutes, while the wife nips to the loo or the bar, then I don't see that as unreasonable (and good luck to whoever thinks they can take it regardless). If she's away shopping or doing other exciting things round the boat, then I wouldn't keep the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted September 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Think folk just need to be sensible - if I need to save a seat for 5 or 10 minutes, while the wife nips to the loo or the bar, then I don't see that as unreasonable (and good luck to whoever thinks they can take it regardless). If she's away shopping or doing other exciting things round the boat, then I wouldn't keep the seat. Yes, I totally agree. If one of us had to visit the facilities or something....I am really talking about someone that saves multiple seats. I remember years ago, one family member sat at an end seat of a row and another member sat at the other end seat. They were saving the whole row and never allowed anyone in. :eek: We watched this for about 20 minutes. No confrontations....but are you "allowed" to do this??? Seems really wrong to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davebhoy Posted September 15, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yes, I totally agree. If one of us had to visit the facilities or something....I am really talking about someone that saves multiple seats. I remember years ago, one family member sat at an end seat of a row and another member sat at the other end seat. They were saving the whole row and never allowed anyone in. :eek: We watched this for about 20 minutes. No confrontations....but are you "allowed" to do this??? Seems really wrong to me. I don't think it's allowed as such, but I'm pretty certain the crew won't routinely get involved - maybe unless someone directly complains to them ? In the circumstances you describe, I'd be OK with the person holding the seat next to them (maybe 2 of them - could be kids/dependents) but if I wanted to sit in the middle of the row, then I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Po Posted September 15, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I've taken to sitting down anyway, while offering; "I will happily give up the seat when your party arrives". Well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbound Posted September 15, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 15, 2016 When told that the seat is saved, reply by saying, 'Oh, you need one of these then!' Then, pull out one of those paper, disposable toilet seat covers, place it on the chair, and walk away. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted September 15, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I've taken to sitting down anyway, while offering; "I will happily give up the seat when your party arrives". This is a great solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmckay331 Posted September 15, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Not sure if someone sitting down but holding a chair for someone in their party really counts as chair hog. You have no idea what may have delayed the "missing" person (I.e. Bathroom,elevator, sick, changing, whatever). In that situation I don't consider it rude or disrespectful to other passengers. Now if it's one person holding a whole row...this might be a bit different but I'm torn. Is it just smart planning to have one person from the party grab seats while the rest come a bit later or should they wait for the entire party then possible be separated and unable to enjoy their time together? I think I get more upset at the ones that drop their stuff on chairs to hold them all day yet really only use the chairs once or very few times. That is more a chair hog. While I don't discount anyone feeling slighted over an open seat being held with no one in it yet, consider as I mentioned that you don't know if that person just stepped away or is just slower getting to the seat than their partner in "crime" Me I'll just find another seat, stand or leave, not worth getting upset over. although if after 40 min I notice no one shows up I would end up irritated too and I might just sit down anyway and offer to leave when/if the other person arrives. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted September 15, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 15, 2016 This used to really bother me and I would end up acting out doing or saying something, and I found out I was the one ending up looking like a fool for doing something. So now I try to stay calm and move on, and hope someone else takes care of the problem for me. I am glad you got a seat though. Safe travels. Send me, I will sit in those vacant seats.... LOL a joke regarding the DL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William234 Posted September 15, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Its not just on cruises that this happens. I see it frequently at church on Christmas and Easter. Clearly some people don't actually get anything out of the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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