Experiment Update

The experiment did not work today... bummer. I set my alarm early, and arrived to class 25 minutes early, thinking this would be more than enough time. Nope. The girls were already in their seats. They still scoffed and scowled as I walked past, whispering like junior high school cheerleaders.

Since Spring Break is next week, the 2nd attempt at the experiment is going to have to wait, but I am not giving up. Tuesday after Spring Break, I will arrive in class even earlier - perhaps I'll enjoy breakfast and coffee there. Results to follow...

The Experiment

I was floored yesterday when I walked into my biochem lecture, which is held in a large lecture hall with stadium seating. I was a couple minutes late and looked for the seat that would cause the least interruption to the class. The back row is split, with a cluster of 3 seats nearest to the entrance I came through. The left seat was unoccupied, while 2 girls sat in the other two seats (they always sit there). This seat was the only open aisle seat. I walked over to the seat and asked the girl to move her coat and backpack so I could sit. She shook her head and refused. I could not believe it. She would not let me sit there, instead forcing me to crawl over people to get to an open seat. I could not help but make a comment to her when I saw her on my way out of class (comment not to be repeated here).

I am setting my alarm early for class tomorrow. I plan to get there 30 minutes early to enjoy the paper. I am thinking the middle seat of those 3 seats is where I shall place myself tomorrow morning. Hmmmm... those girls are going to find their routine disrupted, and I have a feeling they are not going to like it. I have noticed that the left seat of those 3 seats is always held by this girl's belongings, so I have a feeling I am not the first to be denied the "right" to sit there. I am taking back that right tomorrow, and I can't wait to see their reaction.