“I went to dine alone at a fancy restaurant. Since it was busy, I got a small, 2-person table near a window with a view. I ordered my food and was just scrolling on my phone, enjoying my night.

Soon after, a server came to me asking if I’d move to a table near the kitchen, so they could combine mine with another to fit a family. I looked over and saw a group of six, including two kids, waiting nearby. I politely declined—I had already settled in, and honestly, I didn’t want to move from my nice window spot to a cramped one by the kitchen.” “The server looked tense but said, ’OK.’ However, the family was clearly upset. I froze, when minutes later, a woman —the mom of the family— came up to me and said, ’Wow, some people have no consideration.’

When I told my friend about it later, she said I should’ve just moved since I was alone and it would’ve been a small inconvenience to me but a big help to them. Now I’m wondering if I was being stubborn for no reason.”