Forced to sit at a table with people we don't know...

Forced to sit at a table with people we don't know. When I tried to move down a couple chairs to give some space, the waitress said "No, it's here" directing me back to the seat next to a large gentleman with his family that felt just as awkward about being forced to sit with strangers. There was plenty of space open for a party of two to sit alone, but they would rather funnel you into a group dinner. It's either a failed gimmick, or just lazy service. Not for me.