2007-12-17 06:48:24 · 6 answers · asked by Jerse 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
What should you do if they refuse to move?
2007-12-17 06:57:58 · update #1
Depends on the situation, of course - if it's a public area, it isn't really "your" seat and you have no right to reclaim it once you leave it.
But if you've paid for assigned seating, or you have some other genuine claim to that specific seat, then just politely say, "excuse me, but that's my seat." If they refuse to move, you can ask whoever is in charge or whoever sold you the ticket, to enforce your right to the seat.
Otherwise, just find a new seat or next time have someone save your place.
2007-12-17 07:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there's plenty of room, if I got up without leaving any indication it was my seat, or if I had been gone for a long time, then I'd just take another seat (or even remain standing); I don't think it is 'my seat' in those circumstances.
If it's numbered seating, or if I had clearly only stood up for a second and someone sat down while they could've known I was returning right away, then I would say 'Excuse me, I was sitting there'. Most of the time that works well enough.
2007-12-17 09:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it all depends on how much of a scene you're willing to make in public. Sometimes, even just saying something polite like, "Excuse me, but I was sitting there," can cause a verbal altercation, if the person is just ill-tempered or having a bad day or something. They may argue with you about the ownership of the seat and cause a commotion. If that's OK with you, then go ahead and politely let the person know that you were sitting there first. If you'd rather not risk drawing attention to yourself, it's sometimes best to just let it go and find another seat or stand up.
2007-12-17 06:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where it was. Is it really somewhere where you can "claim" your seat as yours? In most public places, its more of a "you move it, you lose it" policy. In which case, I find a new seat.
If it is a situation where you can truly claim the seat as yours, simply tell them, "Excuse me, that was my seat." 9 times out of 10 the person will aplogize and move.
2007-12-17 06:58:45 · answer #4 · answered by Katie G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say "excuse me, you have my seat" unless it's a snooze-n-loose situation. I mean you can't come back an hour later and expect someone to move for you.
2007-12-17 06:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy Sandals 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's on a bus I usually say excuse me but I was sitting here. When that don't work just pop a seat right on their lap. That will get their attention.
2007-12-17 06:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by BadazzGTP 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋