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Letter: Seat of the argument

Published 31 March 2001

From Ron Davis

I was interested in your item about which way people turn when they go into a theatre
(17 February, p 25).
So I made careful observations at a town meeting to discuss a proposed open-air stage on our waterfront.

Almost everyone who spoke had chosen to sit on the left side of the room, as
they entered it. All those with strong opinions were on that side. This suggests
to me that they were presenting their logical sides to the meeting, for
argument. Those who opposed the proposal sat near the front, and those who
favoured it sat near the back. I suggest this is related to aggressiveness.

I was strongly opposed to the open-air stage, and felt a powerful urge to sit
in the front row at the left. I’m not sure why.

Deep River, Ontario

Issue no. 2284 published 31 March 2001

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