A mum was left fuming and asking why just one person would decide to sit at a table on a train after recently travelling with her two kids. The woman had been getting on a train with her children and spotted a nice table for them to sit at when she noticed just one person was sitting there already.
The other passenger began to stare at the family and seemed far from happy at the prospect of sitting at a table with the family of three.
But this has left the mum questioning why somebody would decide to do this with other people agreeing that it is strange.
Taking to Mumsnet, the woman, who remained anonymous, explained: "Just got on a train with my two kids - we joined a lady on her own at a table, she looks daggers at me.
"I realise it's not fun sharing a table with two young kids but why then sit at a table on your own? You are so much more likely to be joined by a family group!"
The woman added that when she travels alone she would not take up a table and would prefer an individual seat as she is less likely to be joined by a large group.
In response, many commenting have agreed that it is an odd choice.
One person wrote: "It's fair enough sitting at a table on your own to enjoy the space and/or use the table - you can sit where you like, if it's available - but you can't expect no one else to sit there if they want to."
While another stated: "I would think it was slightly strange if there were other seats available - just because I can't fathom wanting to sit with young children who aren't yours - but it would be fine by me, I wouldn't complain and I would make sure you had your fair share of the table/leg room."
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