Train Ettiquette

Posted by: LT17

22nd Feb 2011 12:10pm

I commute to and from work every day on the train. It's only a 25 minute journey when it stops at all stations, so it's quick and should be a painless exercise.

However, I'm wondering if anyone else is frustrated with the following types of behaviours on the train, or whether it is just understood and unnoticed, that these simple gestures of kindness no longer exist

- People pushing in front of you to be first on the train, just as the train arrives, when you have been waiting patiently at that spot for some time
- Men sitting next to you with their legs spread far apart, so they take up half of your seat.
- High School students who pay a portion fare and still sit down
- People talking loudly on their mobiles
- People who have sat the entire trip, not waiting until those who have stood the entire trip get off the train.

Am I the only one?

Sil sil

29th Apr 2014 04:09pm

Well for many years i caught the train to North Sydney from Eastwood for college. So i had loads of stuff to carry & made a point to just squeeze in somewhere & stand the entire trip with my stuff next to me. I don't like the fact that younger people & men don't stand up for females. I if your sitting close your legs, trust me i doubt its THAT BIG. I dont like loud mobile converstationg or blaring earphones. If you have a cold & are blowign your nose, best stand near the exit to take advantage of freah air when doors open, rather than carrying germs into a cabin. When i was pregnant, i found understanding women gave me their seat most often. I hate seeing feet on seats & eating strong smelling food is not right. What can i say, i like using my car now, but find lack of respect everywhere.

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