When two couples sit down at a square table in a restaurant, do the women sit across from each other?

Question

Is there a rule in etiquette that says where the 4 sit--"couple" here is defined as a man and a woman.

Answer 1

I always have my friend sit by me, so we can talk. I dont think it matters. Whatever is comfortable for the couples.*

Answer 2

I don't think there is any rule to it, but usually the women sit across from each other, or at least when I go out with friends that what we do. Unless the women don't know each other, then it doesn't really matter.

Answer 3

The general rule is that men sit across from women unless they are a lesbian couple - in which case - they sit across from each other. I don't know who made up the rule... personally, I think it's stupid... but there it is.

Answer 4

It doesnt matter!!

Here's a thought for you though......for a larger group on a long table, its a great idea for everyone to move one seat over, after the main course..... this means that people get to sit opposite someone different for a while and therefore more be more sociable!

Enjoy the meal!

Answer 5

Sometimes the men and women sit next to each other so the can talk guy or girl stuff easier.

Answer 6

The women should sit across each other.

Answer 7

usually women sit across from the men

Answer 8

It probably would be better if the two women are facing each other, if they know each other. They probably have a lot to talk about and maybe the men as well.

Answer 9

I think that the man should sit on the same side with his gurl -gurls accross from one another so they can talk and guys across so they can exchange looks when cofused

Answer 10

No, I don't think there's a rule. Just sit wherever you're most comfortable sitting.