This is the 13948th most frequent Russian word.
обстановкой
"Обстановкой" means "situation" or "environment."
In this sentence, 'обстановкой' refers to the atmosphere or setting within the room, emphasizing the arrangement and mood.
Она была довольна уютной обстановкой в комнате.
She was satisfied with the cozy atmosphere in the room.
Here, 'обстановкой' denotes the situation or conditions, particularly the tense or stressful dynamics present in the workplace.
Мы стараемся справляться с напряжённой обстановкой на работе.
We are trying to cope with the tense situation at work.
In this usage, 'обстановкой' implies the control over the mood or ambiance during the interaction at the table.