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« on: September 04, 2018, 16:48:46 »
https://www.displayfakefoods.com/store/pc/Fake-Spills-c42.htm

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High Quality and Made in America. Great for gifts with many varieties to choose from. Our spills include drinks, food, and household items such as nail polish and pen leaks.
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2018, 18:42:52 »
I was on an IET▸ (Intercity Express Train - replacement for HSTs (manufactured by Hitachi in Kobe, Japan)) last week with a substantial wet patch on the seat next to me - someone still sat on it even when I pointed it out (they got on at Reading heading to Paddington)

For the sake of clarity, the wet patch was not my doing!
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2018, 19:47:09 »
Fun idea if you're saving a seat for someone, or even for yourself while you go to the buffet/loo/etc. But otherwise not.
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2018, 20:49:56 »
Make and maintain staring eye contact. Smile creepily and pat the seat next to you welcomingly.

You'll find the person interested in the seat will quickly move on. If it looks like they're still going to sit next to you, say loudly, "It's my first day allowed back on the trains since the incident..."
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2018, 21:02:59 »
Many, many years ago when I used to get the overnight train from Pompey to Plymouth I had to join the "milk/newspaper" train in Salisbury at about 3 in the morning, a small tin of Heinz vegetable soup on the compartment floor was guaranteed to dissuade others from joining you !
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2018, 18:32:49 »
Personally I just take a bag with me and put it on the seat, if anyone asks if the seats reserved I just say yes. Simples!
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2018, 19:07:06 »
In my view that is a very selfish and dishonest attitude (unless you have a ticket for your bag)
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2018, 22:52:38 »
Quote from: rogerw on September 05, 2018, 19:07:06
In my view that is a very selfish and dishonest attitude (unless you have a ticket for your bag)

Do you need a ticket for a doggy bag ?
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2018, 09:32:22 »
Another use for the smelly food? Much like starting up an obnoxious barbecue on the beach to keep your "space".
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2018, 14:45:32 »
Quote from: Clan Line on September 05, 2018, 22:52:38
Quote from: rogerw on September 05, 2018, 19:07:06
In my view that is a very selfish and dishonest attitude (unless you have a ticket for your bag)

Do you need a ticket for a doggy bag ?

You need a ticket for each seat you 'occupy'
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