Change a keep-apart after the chart is made
Record the new separation, keep parties that must stay together at one table, and check the result. Do not claim the smallest possible edit until you have compared the assignments.
After the new keep-apart
| Table | Capacity | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | Sam, Sam's partner, A1, A2, A3, A4 |
| B | 8 | Riley, Riley's partner, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 |
Synthetic. Two existing guests change tables so the couple stays together and the new keep-apart holds. This is not a minimum-move claim.
What changed in this example
Sam and Riley no longer share a table. Each stays with their partner, so two existing guests move, not one. Table A is left with six people. That is allowed. Uneven tables are not a failed chart.
This example does not say where the tables stand in the room. A keep-apart here means different tables, not a measured distance.
Related
Synthetic. Two existing guests change tables so the couple stays together and the new keep-apart holds. This is not a minimum-move claim.
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