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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Threepio

Be polite, stand there and scan your ticket again to make sure you are correct, then inquire as to "I believe you have my seat, could you check your ticket?"

If that doesn't work, then get a flight attendant and ask for an upgrade to first class by stating that you asked him nicely and he refused ("now you are afraid he 'could' become confrontational")..... works every time because FA's don't need or want the drama.... (BTW: they also have the power to have him removed from the plane before takeoff).