| 1 | Will all spectators be seated. The performance is going to start. | |
| 2 | It is impolite to begin a meal until everyone is seated. | |
| 3 | Hearty chuckles from the early morning crowd just settling into their seats. | |
| 4 | As I took my seat I was greeted by a dazzling array of silverware at my place setting. | |
| 5 | The whole audience rose as the Chancellor and the Ambassador walked onto the rostrum and took their seats. |