The general rule is that if your stuff is on the table, it means you intend to come back to it in the place you left it. Your need for the table didn't supersede his need. It would've been better to make do with another table until he returned, then ask him to move.
If you leave your belongings on a table, you create an unwritten claim to the space. While it's a communal area, personal items signify intent to return and should be respected.
In communal spaces like cafés and bookstores, it's essential to balance personal needs with community awareness. Everyone should be aware of how their actions affect others.
It's crucial for the community-minded choice to be made by all participants in a shared space. If one person monopolizes a table, it disrupts the harmony.
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