Originally Posted by
TMOliver
He who would leave his gear in chair in a crowded club/room/lobby, etc. is literally asking that it be moved. To "save" a seat in that fashion is like unto "cutting the line", an unpardonable gaffe'. I would be uncomfortable moving your stuff, but if the seat was among the only available, the "Scr*w you, Jack!" emotion would apply, especially if I had rugrats in tow.
Discourtesy literally invites a discourteous response.
There is a post in this thread that alluded to people 'reserving' poolside lounge chairs or similar with items
hours prior to their intent to utilise them. In this case the situation is reversed and moving the items is a perfectly legitimate course of action.
But not in the RCC (or Admiral's Club, Qantas Club, any airline lounge) when you've just nipped to the can or the bar to empty or replenish as the case may be. It is both rude and arrogant to do so.
One of the wonderful things about these fora is that we can agree to disagree!