DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my husband and I went to a professional baseball game, part of our ticket package gave us access to a special club at the stadium that features a large buffet.

We got to the club shortly after it opened, about an hour before the game started, and a large number of people were already there. There weren’t many places left to sit, but we were able to find a tall table with four chairs.

After we’d finished eating, but were still enjoying our beverages and chatting, another couple came up and asked if we were saving the two other chairs for anyone. We responded that we were not, and they decided to join us.

I was a little annoyed, since we’d made sure that we were at the club in plenty of time to get the table. But, as seats were at a premium, I didn’t think there wa

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