todreaminblue Posted November 14, 2019 Posted November 14, 2019 This is super annoying and immature. It says to me that the couple has nothing meaningful between them other than physical contact, and they don't even care about eating the meal in the restaurant because they are crowding each other's plate-to-face arm movement. Save the money and just go neck in the backseat of the car instead, but please don't subject the rest of us to your mawkish, horn-doggery. i dont feel its immature....at all...deb 1
preraph Posted November 14, 2019 Posted November 14, 2019 My favorite place to sit in a restaurant is with my back to a wall where I can see the whole room. 5
Els Posted November 14, 2019 Posted November 14, 2019 I love it and find it makes communication easier, especially if the place is noisy or the table is wide. In casual places I'll just do it and screw what anyone else thinks, but if we're going for a fancy sit down dinner I'll do the proper thing and sit across of course (plus they often seat you at a two person table anyway). 2
Kyra Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I'm told it's common in cafes at least in France so you can both look at the view (of course you can still turn your head to look at each other). What's wrong with PDA anyway? You don't have to watch if it bothers you
Miss Spider Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I had an ex who did this. It kind of bothered me because 1. I find it easier to communicate facing each other and 2. It seemed imbalanced. I don’t really care if others do it
morrowrd Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 There are a few pretty good reasons why couples sit side by side. For one, in restaurants where the seating lacks privacy and you don't want people to hear your conversation, we've sat side by side. Another reason, for me, is there are times we have the sun coming through a window shining in my eyes, I will (or she will) move to the other side of the table. We are a married couple, still fairly newly married (2018) and together for 5 years total - and mature (both 50's) and there are times we just want to hold hands, so there's another reason. Honestly, I don't notice people looking at us scowling. 2
Gr8fuln2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I have done with frequently with my those I really enjoy being with. Most people enjoy the closeness and I have yet to meet someone who doesn't. Nothing offensive about it and poo poo on those who are turned off by it. It doesn't matter, in this case, what others think...
basil67 Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I sit like this with my autistic friend when we are out. Not having to do eye contact is really relaxing. 2
K.K. Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) On 11/13/2019 at 9:16 PM, preraph said: My favorite place to sit in a restaurant is with my back to a wall where I can see the whole room. Gangsta. Edited January 30, 2020 by K.K.
K.K. Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I prefer to sit across from them so I can stare so deeply into their eyes that they’re not quite sure if I’m going to kiss them or stab them. 1
sothereiwas Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I generally usher my people into the joint and the kid will typically take one side with mom taking the other. Whoever moves over first generally gets to sit with dad. If for some reason they both go to the same side of the booth, I fly solo. I don't see this as a huge life decision. 2
Hopeful30 Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 It doesn't bother me, but I prefer sitting across so I can actually see the person I am talking to lol 1
Daisydooks Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) We usually sit opposite one another when it's just the 2 of us so we can look at one another and chat. If we are in a group, we sit side by side usually Edited January 30, 2020 by Daisydooks 1 1
Daisydooks Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 On 11/11/2019 at 5:07 PM, harnold said: But recently it has come to my attention that this is a pet peeve for some people. my question is why? Hahahaha I do what I do, and I certainly dont care what others do. If you want to sit and hold hands side by side, more power to ya! If you want to gaze at each other, go for it! If I have an issue with how people who love one another care to sit at an table, I have an issue. I have no idea why anyone would be offended by this whatsoever. Hahahaha I'm frankly a little shocked by this post. 1 1
Piddy Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) We always sit opposite. Especially in booths. But you forgot another one. The side sit. Larry David did a bit on the side sit on Curb this past Sunday. The side sit is when you're at a square table and your partner sits at the end closer and diagonal to you instead of across. We've done the side sit, but the beside sit is stupid looking. Edited January 30, 2020 by Piddy 1
sothereiwas Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Piddy said: The side sit. As you note, the side sit won't work in booths, and now that the kid has a say, he gets the "between mom and dad" slot virtually all the time, the only exception being when we're out with family, in which case grandma and grandpa often steal our thunder. 4
preraph Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Today I got the best of both worlds. I sat with my back against the fireplace! 2 1
Ambereyes Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 eww who sits on the same side. I always sit on his lap 1
K.K. Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 You know what’s really kind of gross? Those redneck girlfriends that insist on sitting righhht up against their boyfriend while he’s driving down the road in his Ford 150 instead of in her own seat. One- it makes you wonder who he cheated on her with to make her be so possessive that she can’t sit 2 feet away. She wants errrrybody to know that he’s hers. And Two- there’s no seat belts in the middle of the freaking seat. Safety first, people!!
morrowrd Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) You're wrong, there are seatbelts in the middle. You know what, I own a bunch of trucks and when my girl became my girlfriend I grabbed and pulled her next to me. I always was jealous of those guys in the trucks with the girl right next to them. Getting the girl is a big thing to men of my era....and having her next to you is saying f u world, she's mine. I love pulling my wife next to me in the truck. I'm 54, she's 51 Edited January 30, 2020 by morrowrd 1 1
K.K. Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 1 minute ago, morrowrd said: You're wrong, there are seatbelts in the middle. You know what, I own a bunch of trucks and when my girl became my girlfriend I grabbed and pulled her next to me. I always was jealous of those guys in the trucks with the girl right next to them. Getting the girl is a big thing to men of my era....and having her next to you is saying f u world, she's mine. I love pulling my wife next to me in the truck. I'm 54, she's 51 Sorry?
RecentChange Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, K.K. said: You know what’s really kind of gross? Those redneck girlfriends that insist on sitting righhht up against their boyfriend while he’s driving down the road in his Ford 150 instead of in her own seat. One- it makes you wonder who he cheated on her with to make her be so possessive that she can’t sit 2 feet away. She wants errrrybody to know that he’s hers. And Two- there’s no seat belts in the middle of the freaking seat. Safety first, people!! When was the last time you went cruising on a big ol' truck K.K? If it's older truck with bench seats - there is a lap belt in the middle. Won't stop your noggin from hitting the dashboard but maybe you won't be ejected. Most newer trucks have captain type seats - no bench. That said the sitting on top of him thing, I agree, it seems a little over the top.
sothereiwas Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 This will run afoul of the link cops, but here is a diagram of the front seat belts setup in a modern pickup: https://www.discountfordpartsfromsoundford.net/FPSS-2013-F-150-Lariat-Front-Seat-Belts-s/166734.htm
mark clemson Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) There is, of course... "doing it" with her sitting on your lap while you drive down the freeway. She can clutch the steering wheel while she orgasms, etc. Fun stuff. Now THAT says "she's mine"! Edit: Wait, how did we get to this point in the conversation again?? Edited January 30, 2020 by mark clemson 1
K.K. Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, RecentChange said: When was the last time you went cruising on a big ol' truck K.K? If it's older truck with bench seats - there is a lap belt in the middle. Not that long ago actually but it was a newer jacked up Chevy and I was the one driving it. I did have a guy next to me, but he stayed in his place the whole time like he should lol. Either way, I feel bad now that I hurt morrowrd’s feelings or offended him. He obviously loves when his woman sits next to him. Doesn’t matter what I think about it really. It was just my view of it.
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