In my science class, we have desks with two people per table. There is a very clear line on the desk in the middle, dividing it in half. My desk partner consistently has they chair past that line and puts all their things halfway into my half of the desk. I have started getting to class early and putting my stuff on the line (not even on their side) just to set the line. They still come in and put their things on my side and sit so close to me. AITA?
INFO – have you actually like….talked to your desk mate about it?
NTA You’re entitled to half the space. If it’s allowed maybe ask if they want to switch sides.
I think they want you to kiss them.
This was my first thought.
You can ask them politely to keep their things on their side. The second time, less politely while you indicate if they don’t, their things will end up on the floor. The third time, just take your arm and clear their stuff directly off the desk on to the floor, while you maintain eye contact. That will solve the problem.
Is your science partner left handed, or right? You may just need to switch sides. Won’t hurt to ask. But definitely NTA.
This is silly. Talk to your tablemate. If that doesn’t work, talk to your teacher. ESH
Sweetie… they’re either stupidly oblivious or passive aggressively bullying you.
Give them the benefit of the doubt the first time: “Hey, sorry, but you’re crowding me over here and I need some room to work. I’m not trying to be rude, but I’m getting a little claustrophobic and don’t have room for my stuff” in case they’re truly oblivious.
Happens again, a polite and firm “You’re crowding my work area and I need some more space. Please try to keep your stuff on your side.” No apologies or “Sorry, but if you wouldn’t mind…” crap. Be firm.
If they intentionally ignore it, double down. “Look, I’ve told you, I need this space in order to work. There’s a line right there. Please keep your stuff on your half.” followed by scooching their stuff across to their side of the line if they don’t fix it themselves.
Intentionally ignored again, any non-electronic items that are clearly over the line get swiftly shoved to their half or onto the floor. Bonus points for heavy textbooks. Have a discussion with the teacher after class.
YTA for being petty and passive aggressive instead of using your words.
Use your words