Fashion Shows Yes and No's #8

YES – respect seating assignments. Ok, I know we all want a seat, and front row if we can possibly get it . . . but stealing and squatting is just downright uncomfortable for everyone. The person who has the assigned seat and/or the usher has the awkward task of asking you to move from a seat that you’re not supposed to be sitting in (and yes, don’t think we don’t notice that you’re taking the gift bag with you when you move). Don’t you feel a bit embarrased as everyone stares at you because it’s clear you are sitting front row when you should be standing back row? Or how 'bout when the person who REALLY belongs in that seat just sits in the seat next to you so as not to make a fuss but then the person who belongs in THAT seat arrives and there’s a big quandary over who belongs where. Here’s my thought on proper etiquette – sit (or stand) as assigned and just before the show starts, if there are empty seats, you may move or ask the usher if you may move. There’s a lot of time (and strategy) that goes into assigning those seats – please respect the process and just sit where you’re supposed to sit (or stand)!