The foresight to just anticipate a situation which could cause someone else to feel uncomfortable is remarkable indeed. It is a rare quality to be able to anticipate the possibility of perhaps annoying others while enjoying the fun and camaraderie of a fairly large group, such as Mint.

I have observed several such situations on cruises. I have watched while members of large groups, traveling together seemed to react to those “outside” the group as if they were intruding on a “private party”. I was never concerned, for myself, but I did observe others who were very uncomfortable and even somewhat annoyed.

I think that the foresight of MarnaLou is just another example of her concern for others and her unspoken wish that the Mint folks do not, in affect, “Take over”

Paul.