The territories of the cafeteria play a huge role in the students’ lives at St. Louis High School, and most people aren’t willing to give up their preferred seating.
Going into the cafeteria is an everyday occurrence for students, and many have sat at the same table since the beginning of their freshman year. This is essentially the silent seating chart of the cafeteria, and the code becomes more clear as the year goes on. People can move around, but there is a good chance there will be some angry faces popping in at any given moment due to their seats being taken.
Located near the back of the cafeteria, Gracie Lombard, Breanna Adams, Sophia Miller, and Joel Childs have a tight-knit circle at the lunch table. Lombard shared a story that showed her passion for her seat saying, “One day some people put their stuff in our spot and we moved it so we could sit there. They seemed a little annoyed, but it was worth it to keep our spot. I’ve sat there since freshman year.” Additionally, senior Curtis Brashaw remarked, “I feel very passionately about where I sit in the cafeteria. I have almost never sat in another spot.”
According to Home Accents Today, out of 2,000 people, 55 percent of them would feel uncomfortable sitting anywhere other than their unassigned seating chart. Additionally, 68 percent of people have a passion for their spots wherever they could go. This could be anywhere from a lunchroom to a living room. Seating charts are everywhere, and people aren’t ashamed of claiming their seats. People become territorial over their areas because they provide a sense of comfort and familiarity. With that being said, there are reasons behind having a deep connection with a certain spot in the cafeteria.
Just remember, to keep the peace, find an unclaimed seat.
