It didn't just happen to me, I saw it happen to others, in La Verandrah at lunch time (buffet), a couple went to the buffet and one left a jacket or sweater I guess on the chair, and just as the person was coming back from the buffet, the item of clothing was going to be shoved on the floor so that the table could be had but "another party", as it was pretty full. I heard the person say, that's my companion's if you don't mind we are at this table.

It's just the way it is, as I said, probably notice it more because of close proximity and same people over a weeks time, but now that I'm back and talking about it and thinking about it, it's probably just more noticeable on a ship.

Thank you again Masaki for all your help re my ears :)