In all that is important, there is always a free seat in front.

In all that are distractions, there are no free seats in front.

I use the above to screen how long I should stay in a place. If I cannot sit in front, I leave early. It is hard enough paying attention when you’re in front, but sitting at the back means you’re having to also pay attention to inconsequential musings. Mirroring the mood of those in front of you and not really knowing your own experience of the subject.

People behave differently, see differently, hear differently and use the exit door differently, depending on where they sit.

Ask any one the best place to sit in class, and they will tell you the front.
Ask anyone the best place to sit in the cinema, and they will tell you the middle.
Ask anyone the best place to sit as an organiser, and they will tell you the back.

If the subject is important, nothing else matters. Sit in front.
If the view is important, having a great 360 degree view matters. Sit in the middle.
If catering for everyone is important, paying attention to all moods matter. Sit at the back.

I prefer to sit in front.

– Osasu Oviawe