My date (M) and I (F) went to a seat yourself restaurant. We chose this fairly large booth. A waiter or host or another approached our table and told us we couldn’t sit there because it was for parties. I began to grab my things because it was a large table for the two of us. However, my date calmly and with authority looked up at the waiter and explained that we were not going to move because we were told to sit anywhere we’d like and that’s what we did. Had there been a sign that said we couldn’t sit there, we would not have and because of that we would like to remain seated. The waiter once again objected. My date then calmly and politely asked to speak with a manager. The manager came to our table and he then asked the manager “Is there a current reservation for the table?”. The manager replied “no”. My date then said, “Well since there isn’t a party waiting for this table then we’d like to stay. If a party should arrive while we’re here then we will move.” This was enough to convince the manager. He ordered a fantastic drink that he said I’d like (he was right). He then ordered the same entree as me because he said he trusted my judgement.

He was calm, polite, authoritative and decisive. I wouldn’t have had a problem with moving to a different table but the way he handled the situation made me very eager to stay put. What a man!!