Woman's Chair

mellie137 · 12-03-2009, 06:17 PM

I married a gentleman, but I end up inadvertently tripping him up. When we go to a restaurant, who initiates the woman's seating selection? He seems to be waiting for me to stand next to the chair that he'll pull out for me. I often forget that he's going to pull out my chair and take my time settling in, with my coat and handbag on another chair. Or, I pull out my own chair and overlook the chair he's pulled out for me. Fortunately, he's a good sport, but we do end up bumping into each other sometimes. I feel goofy, and I appreciate his gallantry.

jamesglewisf · 12-04-2009, 12:13 AM

I don't know an etiquette rule about that one. Logic would say that he allows you to pick your own seat. After all, he is serving you.

12-03-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
mellie137 Smart Feller Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Woman's Chair I married a gentleman, but I end up inadvertently tripping him up. When we go to a restaurant, who initiates the woman's seating selection? He seems to be waiting for me to stand next to the chair that he'll pull out for me. I often forget that he's going to pull out my chair and take my time settling in, with my coat and handbag on another chair. Or, I pull out my own chair and overlook the chair he's pulled out for me. Fortunately, he's a good sport, but we do end up bumping into each other sometimes. I feel goofy, and I appreciate his gallantry.

12-04-2009, 12:13 AM	#2
jamesglewisf Doofus Maximus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 8,138	I don't know an etiquette rule about that one. Logic would say that he allows you to pick your own seat. After all, he is serving you. __________________ Jim Lewis - Admin Tipping Etiquette Dining Etiquette JamesGLewis.com iPhone Tip Guide Movies Without Nudity.com To BE or not to BE