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My methodology:
End spot parking: Yes.
Double spot parking: No.
The only exception I could imagine is that it's an empty lot that isn't going to fill up while I'm away from the car. Otherwise it's tacky at best, and elitist at worst.
Always enjoy savoring a patio lunch every time we are in Scottsdale, too. I agree there are a whole lot of McLarens, Bentleys, C8 Corvettes, Aston Martins, MBZs, etc. around that mall but I've never, ever seen an LC there (out of probably 25+ visits). Congrats on seeing a true unicorn among all the other 'sheep' (which is why I love driving mine here in NC).