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supernova:
--- Quote from: Dindrane on February 27, 2009, 10:46:04 PM ---
--- Quote ---8. If you're seated in front closest to the driver, don't engage him or her in unnecessary conversation, unless the driver encourages it. He or she has an important job to do and may not enjoy making conversation while negotiating traffic.
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I would say that you shouldn't engage the driver in unnecessary conversation, period. I'm pretty sure that the buses in my area ask passengers not to chat with the bus drivers, since they need to be able to put their full attention on driving.
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I'd thought about that; but I've had a couple of cool busdrivers over the years that *liked* to chat with the front-seat passenger. I've been that passenger a few times, too; and the driver was definitely engaging me and spinning out the conversation. So I think it's best to leave it to the driver to make the call, rather than the passenger. :)
As for the empty seat thing... I find that it's pretty impossible to share one of those double seats on a bus or train without coming into physical contact with my seatmate, either at the shoulder or knee or something. I figure if I'm about to press my body up against someone, the least I can say is, "May I?" or "'Scuse me" or something. But that may just be my take on it. :)
Just my two cents. :)
- saphie
Céline LeChat:
--- Quote from: KeenReader on February 27, 2009, 09:18:37 PM ---11. If a sick, injured, pregnant, or elderly person is on board, offer to yield your seat to them. It is also a kindness to do this for a parent with a small child.
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Not a suggestion but a question : if you really need a seat but don't look like you need it, how do you communicate that? (foot surgery for example)
Lisbeth:
--- Quote from: Céline LeChat on February 28, 2009, 09:57:51 AM ---
--- Quote from: KeenReader on February 27, 2009, 09:18:37 PM ---11. If a sick, injured, pregnant, or elderly person is on board, offer to yield your seat to them. It is also a kindness to do this for a parent with a small child.
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Not a suggestion but a question : if you really need a seat but don't look like you need it, how do you communicate that? (foot surgery for example)
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Just politely ask: "Excuse me, but may I sit down? I have a foot problem and can't stand up for a long period of time." Unfortunately, while a polite person should give you your seat, etiquette can't force anyone to yield their seat to you.
StaciNadia:
--- Quote from: Shores on February 27, 2009, 09:31:24 PM ---14. The people standing there, staring at you when the train doors open aren't doing it for fun. They want to get OFF the train. If you let them OFF, there will be more room for you to get ON. Pushing past them does not make the process go any faster, nor does standing in the center so they have to squeeze around you. Just take one big step to the left (or the right! Your choice!) and this will all go much faster.
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Definitely. There are often rules on the bus/train/whatever to allow people to leave first and then people may board.
16. If your bus has two doors, it's preferable to leave through the back door so people can board through the front door.
AprilRenee:
This goes without saying, at this board at least but based on my experiences...
If you are going to be riding transportation where you are in close contact with others SHOWER. And wear deoderant
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