Originally Posted by
Rebelyell
I just wouldn't be able to take paying 100 percent of the cost of a seat that was then used in part by another passenger who paid nothing. Just me.
Plain and simple: You paid for it, they don't get to use it. I'd have absolutely no problem saying "I paid for this extra space for my own personal comfort, so it's not going to be possible for you to put your things under that seat" or to put your dirty dishes on the tray table, or take the extra space with your knees, or what have you.
...IF I felt that strongly about it,that is. Chances are, I wouldn't feel that strongly. When I do, though, I have no problem laying it out there firmly but politely.