Since yesterday's post was so long, this one shall be short.
Working in a quick service restaurant, I see all types of people - young, old, moms, dads, babies, teenagers, etc., etc. Some take their food to go, others eat it in; but the best part about those who eat in are the things you subconsciously learn from them. These are the people that have time, or have made time, to slow down and enjoy their meal and spend time together (granted that they are in a party greater than 1) and not rush right out the door and eat in the car. I do not mean to shed any sort of negative light on those that have to take it to go - I am occasionally one of them - but I admire those that slow down a bit despite our rushed, time-conscious culture in America.
With that being said, my favorite stereotype of in-store guests are what I am now affectionately calling "The Booth Birdies." Booth Birdies are those couples who will consciously choose to sit on the same side of the booth together just so that they can be near each other. I see this a lot with elderly couples who have been married for decades, yet they still desire to be near each other even when they are just enjoying a chicken sandwich together. Here, they have plenty of room to spread out and even each have their very own bench! But they still choose to sit side by side.
I'm sorry, but to me, when I see this it is the most adorable thing and symbolizes an act of true love that I hope to one day find. I am in no rush to find the love of my life, but when I meet him, I hope that we can be Booth Birdies together anywhere and everywhere we go.
I love your name for these people. I think these people, while being in love, are comfortable with their convictions. I have heard people say that "Booth Birdies" look ridiculous. I agree with you, it is love that no one can refute.
ReplyDelete(Try as they might: http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2012/03/28/same-side-booth-sitters-annoying-or-ok/)
Thanks for the article! I've heard a similar opinion and to some degree, I do agree with it. There is a definite line between those that I am talking about those that partake in too many PDAs. That's just unnecessary. I feel bad for whoever wrote that other post because, in their experiences, they seem to just see the overly physical. I'll be honest, I don't want to see that either! Haha, but those old couples are just adorable. :)
DeletePlus, I think it depends on what the couple's love languages are. Physical? Closeness? Time spent together? Words of encouragement/affection? A combination?...