Couples who sit on the same side of the booth in a restaurant

[Anonymous]

Does this bother you?

Someone bumped up an old thread where this was mentioned, and several people said that it was a pet peeve of theirs.

I'm just trying to understand why it would bother you? I do not look at any other couple/family/person in the restaurant long enough to note their seating arrangement and have it bother me. Unless someone has a crying child or is arguing loudly, I do not really pay attention to other patrons.

I understand that it's a "pet peeve," which means it's pretty trivial, but this seems like a really ridiculous thing to bother you in any amount.

[Anonymous]

We sit on the same side until our food arrives. I'm always a bit chilly and he provides me with body heat. We are a sugary sweet couple that many would love to smack. We even have our own language

[Anonymous]

Weird that this would be bothersome. Talking on cell phones, I understand. Extreme PDA, also understandable. Sitting on lap = potentially no no. But same-side seating hardly seems distracting or attention-grabbing.

And I do it.

[Anonymous]

I notice it because it's a little unusual. I personally like being able to look in my husband's eyes across the table, and we do still hold hands on occasion across the table. But it doesn't bug me in any way.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't bug me in others but I don't like it when a restaurant tried to seat me that way.

[Anonymous]

What do you care? Are you the husband's lap poster? Is your marriage that bad and emotionless?


Don't be my MIL, you will die cold, bitter and alone!

[Anonymous]

This made me laugh.
I remember going to a sports bar once a few years ago on a Saturday night and a bunch of couples were sitting on the same side of the booth. I thought it strangely sweet - especially at a pub - until I realized all of the couples were facing the big screen television! I either the women wanted to watch tv also, or as in my case, they figured if their man was going to face the tv and ignore them, they might as well watch, too!
Apparently it was a nice sports night. Shows you how much I know about sports.

[Anonymous]

There was an entire Seinfeld episode about this issue! It was a subplot in the famous "soup Nazi" episode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What do you care? Are you the husband's lap poster? Is your marriage that bad and emotionless?


Don't be my MIL, you will die cold, bitter and alone!

OP here. What are you talking about? My husband and I sit on the same side of the booth and I'm wondering why it bothers some people. My marriage is doing well, thank you for asking.

Either you were trying (and failing) be funny or you are being a bad troll.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't bother me but I'd probably find it a little odd unless they were watching a sporting event or something. I like a little more space when I eat, rather than being crammed into a booth next to someone, no matter how much I like them!

[Anonymous]

We sit on the same side until our food arrives. I'm always a bit chilly and he provides me with body heat. We are a sugary sweet couple that many would love to smack. We even have our own language

I think I'd like to smack you, Shmoopie.

[Anonymous]

I think if they are making out, not good.

Otherwise, it is sweet.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not bothered or concerned about how any other couple chooses to sit in a restaurant. Live your life.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't bother me, it just seems a little odd unless it's to look at a view or share dinner or something. It's easier to communicate when facing each other.

[Anonymous]

Ignore the stinkeye. It is a southern thing, and very unbecoming to those who do it. They are just jealous.