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c/everyday-ethical-choicesleep89leep891d agoProlific Poster

Serious question, is it okay to take the last parking spot if you see someone else circling for it?

I was at the hardware store yesterday and saw a guy clearly waiting for a spot, but I got there first. I took it, but it felt wrong because I saw him. The difference was just paying attention to other people instead of only my own errand. Do you let someone else have it if you see them first?
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michaeljones
Honestly, the "difference was just paying attention" part is the whole thing. If you see them, you're now part of the situation. I mean, taking it is technically fine, but you gotta live with being the guy who saw a dude waiting and still swooped in. I'd feel like a jerk, so I let them have it. It's just less bad karma for a few extra minutes of circling.
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noah914
noah91419h ago
My buddy did that once and the other driver gave him a real dirty look.
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