Originally Posted by
slopeboy40
In all my years, thousands of flights and a million + miles I have never had my seat lost or reassigned for security reasons. Maybe they do know who I am
I agree. Don't assume that I will move for you and I probably will. Assume I will and you are flying alone

I've straight up told someone before "Had you waited and asked, I probably would have moved." That was after they gave me a bit of an attitude once I informed them they were in my seat. There's a slight satisfaction when they walk away with their tail between their legs.