Traveling: Is this seat taken?

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Is this seat taken?

When Gerald and Denise get to the lobby of the train station, they are tired. Fortunately, they spot two empty seats in the lobby....

Gerald:

Excuse me. Is this seat taken?

Manager:

(Put off the headphones.) I'm sorry. What did you just say?

Gerald:

Oh. Will someone be using this seat?

Manager:

No. You can take it.

Gerald:

Would you mind moving over one seat so my wife and I can sit together?

Manager:

No, not at all.

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