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Let people off first! You won't get on the train or tram any quicker. Instead, you're just causing more stress and chaos for everyone involved.
We get it, you're tired, and snoozing on the train or bus is fine, but don't fall asleep on someone else's shoulders. That's just awkward for everyone involved.
There are always those people who are all arms and elbows. And if that's you, try to avoid it. You don't want to shove your elbow into someone's ribs.
Taking public transportation probably means you'll expose your armpits to the world by holding on to the rail. So do yourself a favor and take a shower and put on some deodorant prior to your trip.
Seats are for sitting, not for putting up your feet. Not only are you taking up space, but you're also leaving the seat dirty.
Your commute may seem like the perfect time to catch up with your friends and family on the phone, but remember, everyone can hear your entire conversation.
No one wants to see or sit next to someone cutting their nails on public transportation. The same goes with painting your nails with smelly nail polish.
Don't be that person who spreads open their newspaper. It takes up so much space and covers room for at least two people. Either fold it up or read the news on your phone!
Constantly tapping and jiggling your feet is super annoying for other passengers. So if you do it, please stop!
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There's nothing worse than seeing a young person sitting down and ignoring a pregnant woman or an elderly person. Don't do that, give them your seat.
Don't try slipping on for free. Not only is it wrong, but you could also get hit with a huge fine.
There's nothing more infuriating than trying to catch a train, but you can't get in because people insist on standing in clusters around the doors. Move down!
If you're standing during your journey, try to hold on. Refusing to do so is just strange, and you end up spending the entire journey stumbling and stepping on other people's feet.
Of course, if you see that there are plenty of empty spaces, then tell people to move down. But don't yell at others to move down when it's clearly busy!
People are often in a rush to get somewhere. Don't stop in the middle of the walkway or stroll slowly. You don't know how frustrating that is for the busy person stuck behind you!
We all know by now that this is unhygienic. Always cover your nose and mouth when sneezing to avoid the spread of germs. And please, don't sneeze into your hands.
Sure, at least you covered your mouth when you coughed. But it's still unhygienic, especially if that same hand touched the poles and handrails.
Don't cage people in, even if the train or bus is packed and there are limited railings to hold onto. It's still essential to respect the personal space and comfort of others.
Also known as manspreading, it's simply the worse. Public transportation wasn't designed with personal space in mind, including long legs taking up space. So just close them!
Of course, a little dance move, feeling your own music is fine. But busting out some choreography can be a bit excessive, especially during rush hour.
Queues exist for a reason and should be respected. They work differently depending on where you are, but the bottom line is, never cut in front of someone.
Those poles on trains and buses are actually designed for the hands of unsteady commuters. Not for you to relax your body all over.
The smell of certain foods becomes even more unbearable when consumed in a train carriage. For everyone's sake, have your sandwich as soon as you get off the train.
Playing your music so loud that everyone can hear it is also a big no-no. Turn it down for your own health too. After all, you also don't want tinnitus.
Headphones exist for a reason, so do use them. Not everyone is into the same music, and even if they were, it doesn't mean they want to listen to it at that moment.
When it's empty, then fair enough. But when people are packed in like sardines, it's just rude to take up an extra seat. Keep your bag on your lap and let someone else sit down.
There's nothing wrong with showing someone that you love them. But showing too much PDA in a small area like a bus or train can make fellow passengers uncomfortable.
Just because there are plenty of other people to blame it on, that doesn't mean it's ok. Oxygen levels are already low as it is.
Public transportation is a wonderful invention that takes us from A to B for a decent price in a reasonable amount of time. However, keeping in mind the sanity and safety of our fellow commuters, there are certain rules that we all need to follow. They should be no-brainers by now, but we all need a reminder every now and again. And some people are less self-aware than others... Have you ever done these things on your bus or train ride? Well, we hope never again!
Click through this gallery to discover things you should never do on public transportation.
Things you should never do on public transportation
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Public transportation is a wonderful invention that takes us from A to B for a decent price in a reasonable amount of time. However, keeping in mind the sanity and safety of our fellow commuters, there are certain rules that we all need to follow. They should be no-brainers by now, but we all need a reminder every now and again. And some people are less self-aware than others... Have you ever done these things on your bus or train ride? Well, we hope never again!
Click through this gallery to discover things you should never do on public transportation.