Dear Queenie,
There’s group of us who meet every so often in a fast food place and sit at a table and visit for an hour or so without actually ordering anything to eat.
Queenie, I’m not sure it’s okay to take up the space. What do you think?—Restaurant Etty Ket
Dear Etty Ket,
Well, it depends. Do you at least order something to take out and visit while waiting for your order(s)? And are you taking up the space while other people are waiting for a table?
In any event, if the manager objects to what you are doing, I am sure he (or she) will let you know.