Originally Posted by izzik
Well, that's where discretion is key.. you can always claim reseating rights based on unwillingness (or inability) to participate in exit row procedures.. so why go into details?
It's too late to do that once you're in flight and you realize it's cold.
I'm tall but I do not like exit row windows for just this reason. It's too cold, and the door often restricts your horizontal space such as the armrest. One time I made the mistake of accepting an exit row window right behind the full-size exit door of a 777. I had no view and no legroom as the slide pack was right in front of me -- absolute worst seat in the house. Thank goodness there was a regular window to which I could move.