seat hogging
Claiming extra chairs
Seat hogging is occupying more seats than you need in a public space—spreading bags across adjacent chairs, stretching out to claim extra room on a train, or saving multiple spots in a crowded venue.
The term carries clear disapproval: The seat hogging on this bus is ridiculous.
Related to manspreading but broader in application.
- overcrowdingCapacity exceeded dangerously
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- common courtesyExpected polite behavior
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
consideration · manspreading · prime real estate · territoriality · elbow room · negotiation · armrest · fairness · sharing · entitlement · respect · proximity · compromise · assertiveness · apology · personal space · accessibility · intervention
- passenger behaviorboarding, exiting, sitting, standing, waiting
- pet peevesannoyance, loud chewing, irritation, loud talking, frustration
- commutingcommute, morning commute, evening commute, commute time, long commute
- transit violationsfare evasion, turnstile jumping, ticket fraud, false alarm
seat hoggingcourtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
considerateness · spatial awareness · thoughtfulness · good manners · civic-mindedness
seat hoggingsqueezing in
Fitting into limited space
sitting tight · keeping to oneself · tucking in · perching · curling up
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