For those lacking spatial awareness...........

How are we supposed to set up tables, when you don’t give us an accurate count on the number of people in your group?

The other night we had (what we were told) was going to be about 7 to 10 people. So, we set up a table for 10, and then they asked for a separate table for appetizers. Okay, we can do that. This was to be an informal gathering of just drinks and appetizers. As people start meandering in, (there ends up being 25) they are all milling about the lounge, blocking the aisles (again)….and when some decide to have a seat, they sit at all but the large table we had set up for them. They shove the water glasses and bread and butter plates aside, sometimes moving them to yet another table. They’re powers of observation suck. Only 3 sat at the large table. We could easily have accommodated them, but they chose to take over the lounge with no regard to any of the other diners in there. Perhaps we should come to your home and start rearranging all the furniture to our liking, with no intention of putting it back.

A few days later, we get another drink and appetizer group, again, they cannot give us an accurate count…so we set up some large tables. This time they actually sat at the designated tables, but decided they needed more….so once again with no thought of anyone else, they start dragging more tables together. This time their plan was to completely block any passage way, (by turning their table into and “L” shape), making it impossible to get to any of the folks along the back of the table. This time we had to step in and say “No.”

Is the general public really that ignorant? Are they truly not aware of anything past a six inch perimeter around themselves? Sure, someone at the back of the table may notice when they need to use the restroom, and finally see there is no way for them to get out of their seat….or become irritated because they have to keep passing drinks to those at the back.

What’s the big deal about moving in another table? Nothing! But when people are so totally NOT cognizant of their surroundings, its best to leave it up to the professionals.  The general public has proven time and time again, they are not capable of this.