"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Vox Humana wrote:
>
> I have no problem with people waiting in line with their stuff while
someone
> goes back to get something they forgot. I sure wouldn't appreciate them
holding
> a place. I know what it's like to be in a busy coffee shop and wait in
line for
> service, and then have people come in behind me and one of them goes and
grabs
> the last table.

I agree, as long as they don't hold up the line. I also don't think is
right for people to occupy scarce tables when they aren't eating.


>
> I don't see a problem with a friend borrowing a book for someone. They are
doing
> it on their card and therefore assuming responsibility for the book and
its safe
> return.

Even if they are just holding onto the book in case their friend might want
to read it? That takes the book out of circuation on speculation.