Where to sit

Lately I have noticed that the first person to the car has been getting into the front. I had thought that the first person traditionally got in the back, but maybe that's just me. I know this is not exactly an issue of each-shaking importance but I admit to some curiosity as to what the slugging community's experience was: The first rider to a car should get in front, in back, or wherever s/he'd like?

Eric
PM to Rosslyn

yeah, I seriously wouldn't see why it would matter. I've had very chivalrous men open the front door for me, but I would normally choose the backseat, but whoever gets there first has dibs I guess. Sit wherever you like except the driver's lap. [;)]

Definately a matter of preference. When I'm first to a larger car, I'm hoppin in the back. For one, I usually want to get some shut-eye and its easier not to have to chat with the driver. I'm 6'-3", so if a VW Beetle pulls up (If I don't pass on it completely), I'm gettin in the front for more leg-room. So if I happen to be the second person to the car, I'll take sloppy seconds. Cause I need the ride! I would also think most people would be cosiderate enuf to give up the back seat ride for a person with "baggage or carry-on items".

When it's a two door car and I'm first in line, I ask the other person where his/her destination is. If they need to go further than I'm going I take the front seat.

Drivers should let the slugs sort it out. I've always thought the "protocol" for cars is the 1st slug in line gets her preference of front or back - and 2nd slug takes, or passes on, the remaining seat(s). I slugged once where a reverend in a 15-passenger church van picked up nine or ten Sydenstricker slugs at the Pentagon. We all just piled in, and the 1st slug from the line sat up front with the preacher. Just keep those slug lines moving! [:)] Keep on sluggin' ! [8D]