Do not Dirty my Car Seat

I had a lady get in my car with one of those bags on wheels and when she opened my back door, I offered to put the bag in the back, but she said no. It was a RAINY day!! So, instead of putting the bag on the floor in the back she tossed it into the back seat, wheels down and then dragged it across my seat!!! I said something to her about it...actually I said, "I can't believe you just dragged that across my seat!" The front seat passenger couldn't believe it either. She just looked at me, smiled, and asked if I thought the weather would clear up anytime soon.
I picked her up at the Pentagon, going to Potomac Mills

Yes, moody, but the point is that not all slugs are going to be conscientious of their bags. If the driver wants to nip the issue in the bud, they can ask the slug to put the bag on the floor before they even get inside - or buy seat covers or blankets to put over the seats. There are many instances in life when you shouldn't *have* to say anything or go out of your way, but unfortunately, that's not real life most of the time.

Well I have to admit, at first I thought this was just another silly complaint. But Sylvia's post stuck in my head and all week I have been more conscious of where I place my bag. So I'll have to agree with all the folks that suggested a polite, friendly reminder. May not work 100% of the time, but I bet it'll work 90% of the time.

gj

I think it's a reasonable request not to drag a bag across the seat. I tell my children not to drag their rolling book bag across the back. Place bag on floor, remove it first or last. Common sense and courtesy. A lot like wiping your feet as you enter a house.

What is the big deal?
Yes, people should in general be respectful of others property. Is that not just a golden rule? If you believe someone is not obeying by our life rules, then say something. If the person doesn't believe they should abide by the rules that most of us agree to, then don't pick them up. I think the dragging across the seat is an exception to the rule. I always have my bag on my lap and drag the seatbelt all the way around it. Probably defeats the purpose of being belted in, but whatever.
In life not everyone is going to do what you think is right. Either say something and feel at peace with yourself that you tried, or don't say anything and acknowledge that in a world of adults you can't exactly tell people how to behave. Yes, it is your property and you have a right to ask people to treat it with respect. If you say something right away, when they get in your car, and they do not accommodate your request, you also have every right to say, "please step out of my car if you refuse to respect my property"
All I'm saying is, voice your opinion, take care of the situation as it happens. What is the point of stewing all day for some stranger that put their dirty bag on your car seat? I think there are bigger issues that you could spend your time on. --and yes, I realize the irony that I just spent 2 whole minutes on this. But, I'm not stewing, I'm calming voicing my opinion on how I think these incredibly small issues could be resolved without much hassle.
I for one appreciate each and every car I ride in, even the dirty ones. peace! [:D]