Miss Manners: It was infuriating to have to share our table with strangers
Briefly

In a crowded buffet area at a baseball game, a couple faced an issue when another couple joined their table without request after confirming the seats weren't reserved. Although irritated, they initially accepted the situation, expecting their companions to leave after eating. However, when the second couple invited friends to join them, frustration escalated. Eventually, the couple found a new table, but the experience highlighted the tension between personal space and communal sharing in crowded settings.
The club's policy is first come, first served, but arriving early does not absolve one of the obligation to consider others.
When crowded spaces occur, the balance between personal enjoyment and the consideration of others becomes a matter of social decorum.
Sharing communal spaces like a buffet means potentially sacrificing some personal comfort for the benefit of social harmony.
Navigating social situations in crowded environments requires patience and consideration, acknowledging that everyone's need for space can conflict.
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