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When you enter an unfamiliar synagogue, how do you find a seat in a section that's likely to have the least talking?

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This question inspired by this blog post by The Rebbetzin's Husband: rechovot.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-cook-corn-on-cob.html – Isaac Moses May 7 '10 at 1:02

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I would suggest sitting towards the front, or somewhere near the amud. Most of the talking usually takes place towards the rear of the synagogue.

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Hello yydl - welcome to mi.yodeya and thank you for your experience-based concise answer! – WAF May 7 '10 at 0:44
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Women' section advice: If the mechitza is down the middle, sit up front. If the women are in back or in a balcony, sit in the back row.

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In the Men's side as close to the Rabbi as possible.

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Don't talk in the shul. Use sign language. People will understand and start following.

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Welcome to the site, Yehuda, and thanks for your suggestion. You might wish to register on the site, so as to have a better experience on it. – msh210♦ Sep 15 '11 at 0:03

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