Why didn't I tell the guy sitting in my window seat to move?

I am on a plane. I buy my tickets early in order to secure a window seat. I don't like the aisle.
I have priority so I board pretty early. I get to my seat and some guy is strapped in tight.

Im not afraid of anyone but sometimes I just choose the path of least resistance. So I said hello and he seemed friendly enough so I just sat down in the aisle seat. At least its not a middle seat.
But then Im wondering did he really not realize that he didn't purchase a window seat?

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Abstraction · 61-69, M

It could be either. I simply say, sorry, can you check your seat number because I think that might be my seat. A minority (yes, that's statistically correct) of people in the world are selfish and might try it on.

DiliMarky · M

@Abstraction calm down bro, it's just a seat at the end of the day... damn, looks like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed today

Carazaa · F

@Abstraction that is a good way to approach it!

Abstraction · 61-69, M

@DiliMarky I get a lot further without aggression. Assertiveness isn't weaker, it's more effective and makes for calm living. And just a seat? My regular travel includes lots of 14 hour flights as part of 25-35 hour journeys. I choose my seat carefully. It's not just a seat.

DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F

@Abstraction foh if I’m gonna pay extra for a seat and some freeloader is going to take my seat because “it’s Just a seat get over it” i can use that same logic against you so get the fuck up 😂😂😂😂 @DiliMarky