Color me confused...

[fantom07]

Just down the street from Salt House, literally one building away, is a nice open courtyard with some interesting art, a wall covered in foliage, and quite a few benches. Some of the benches are made from a granite like material that matches the decor, other benches are made from wood slats. In the mornings when the sun is still warm and rising, I

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[amaresu]

That's a bit messed up. I think you should ask someone else that works in the building. It seems like that can't be right. One thing if they were indoor benches. I'd ask someone, especially if it's just the one guy who's telling you this.

[spitfiresnc]

I don't know who this guy is, but I would look around the park/courtyard and see if you can find this policy posted. If not, suggest it to this guy if he says anything to you again.

Otherwise to protect your clothes consider cutting a square of plastic table clothe/picnic clothe to sit on.

[chaos_ensues]

Is it a private courtyard? If it's public property, do whatever you want, unless there are rules posted somewhere. The guy maybe just thinks it's his sworn duty to protect stuff from other stuff, even though it's not necessary.

From your elderly cousin - Annemarie

[anonymous]

I see his point actually. The thing is you don't know what you might have stepped in; anything on your shoes could get transferred to the bench and from there to the next person's clothing. I know I'm dodging doggie doo on my daily walks and it's possible that you'd have something on your soles that you're not aware of until too late. I have the same issue with people putting their feet up on the seats in front of them in movie theaters - I live in fear that sooner or later I'm going to lean my head back and get some extra special excrement based hair conditioning.....