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September 13, 2017 10:45 am at 10:45 am
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Meno
Participant
I agree that it’s much worse when the member comes late (whatever “late” means), but I think it’s still a problem even when both people are on time.
The only way I could possibly be OK with it is if:
1) The member ASKS the guest to move in a VERY polite way.
AND
2) The member finds the guest another seat which he is absolutely sure is available.
This may not be the case for everyone, but for a lot of people (myself included) it’s uncomfortable to daven in a new shul where you don’t know anyone. Being asked to move just multiplies that discomfort.