Hello dear forum,
we can’t decide whether to choose the dining table measuring 2 m x 1 m (6.6 ft x 3.3 ft) or 2.20 m x 1 m (7.2 ft x 3.3 ft).
We would actually prefer if there were 3 chairs on each side and none at the head or foot of the table. However, the chairs can’t be pushed under the table because the table legs get in the way. That’s why we’re unsure if the table with the chairs will take up too much space. The chairs are 60 cm (24 inches) deep. The table is positioned so the chairs are on the west and east sides.
What do you think??
we can’t decide whether to choose the dining table measuring 2 m x 1 m (6.6 ft x 3.3 ft) or 2.20 m x 1 m (7.2 ft x 3.3 ft).
We would actually prefer if there were 3 chairs on each side and none at the head or foot of the table. However, the chairs can’t be pushed under the table because the table legs get in the way. That’s why we’re unsure if the table with the chairs will take up too much space. The chairs are 60 cm (24 inches) deep. The table is positioned so the chairs are on the west and east sides.
What do you think??
Shiny86 schrieb:
If a couple has two kids and they have another couple with two kids visiting, you already need eight chairs. Shiny86 schrieb:
Can three people sit comfortably opposite each other at 240cm (7 ft 10 in)? Does it have to be that the kids sit opposite each other? In my experience, kids never minded sitting at a separate coffee table... or they just go off to play somewhere and grab a snack on the go.
Are you all so rigid that you have to sit side by side and face each other when eating? With finger food at a sit-down or standing party, some people step outside, especially if the gathering of more than six adults mainly takes place outdoors... Games are usually interactive, or you only play them with six people.
Guys, it just happens naturally.
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hampshire12 Jul 2020 00:27ypg schrieb:
Are you all such sticklers that you have to sit side by side and facing each other when eating?It really depends on the setup. At my parents’ place, for larger groups, they simply placed the ping pong table in the dining room and set it nicely. It worked perfectly. Nowadays, everyone wants to be prepared for every situation. Up to 10 people fit comfortably at our dining table; beyond that, we just improvise.
hampshire schrieb:
Table tennis table placed in the dining roomWe always bring in the patio table as well, so then we have 5 meters (16 feet), but that’s enough, and there are already too many people.Shiny86 schrieb:
What kind of table do you have?Solid oak dining table with legs at each end. Chairs without armrests. There is more than enough space for three people side by side and one person at each end. So in total, eight people. It can even be extended to seat ten, but we have never needed that. When there are such large gatherings, they rarely take place in the dining room, as mentioned before!
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Alessandro13 Jul 2020 08:27ypg schrieb:
Does it really have to be that the kids must sit facing each other?
In my experience, the kids never minded sitting at a separate coffee table… or they just go off to play somewhere and grab a snack on the go.
Are you all such traditionalists that you have to sit side by side and opposite each other while eating? There’s finger food at sit-down or standing parties, some people step outside, especially if more than six adults are present outdoors… Playing games is usually interactive, or do you only do that with six people?
Guys, it just happens naturally. Christmas, Easter, and so on—does that ring a bell?
There’s no grabbing snacks with your hands and no finger food then.
This isn’t about being old-fashioned but should be standard behavior and part of upbringing. Everyone eats together at the table, and at least for that short period, the children should stay seated. There’s nothing more annoying than kids running around during a meal and having to shove a handful of fries into their mouth every time they pass by.
We’re not at Woodstock or living in a commune, holding sit-ins and eating out of a shared bowl by hand.
If there isn’t enough space, there’s a separate kids’ table.
There are parents who intentionally raise their children without religion. Church-related celebrations are off-limits. It’s always amusing, then, when atheism is treated like a quasi-religion.
But I’m treading on thin ice with this topic...
On topic:
When I suggested an extendable table, I got a look of anger mixed with a touch of madness, along with contempt and a bit of pity.
I don’t know why, but some people seem to dislike the idea.
Personally, I would lean towards a somewhat smaller table that can be expanded with additional tables if needed, rather than having a large, bulky piece of furniture in the way every day.
But I’m treading on thin ice with this topic...
On topic:
When I suggested an extendable table, I got a look of anger mixed with a touch of madness, along with contempt and a bit of pity.
I don’t know why, but some people seem to dislike the idea.
Personally, I would lean towards a somewhat smaller table that can be expanded with additional tables if needed, rather than having a large, bulky piece of furniture in the way every day.