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To open my window on the bus

440 replies

notknowledgeable · 28/01/2024 12:17

It seems to be a mission for some people to fight to have all the windows on the bus closed, for all of every journey? Why? Before covid this wasn't an issue - now it seems people have a point to make.

I get there can be a chilly draught, but just put your coat on, or put your hood up?

I am immunocompromised, and wear a mask and open the window on my way to and from work. Every single time I get ill, ( currently a couple of times a month) my classes are left with non specialist agency staff. I take all the precautions I reasonably can to keep from catching anything, but this constant battle on the bus every working day is really wearing my down.

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uhOhOP · 28/01/2024 13:14

I think you are not being unreasonable. I always open all of the windows I can get to when I get on a bus, whatever the weather. I like fresh air.

2024HappyNewYear · 28/01/2024 13:07

I'd be annoyed with you. I hate sitting in a cold draft. You'd be making me really uncomfortable.

CHEESEY13 · 28/01/2024 13:05

Some people have an almost paranoid aversion to fresh air. They seem quite content to occupy a non-ventilated space, coughing or sneezing without covering their mouth/nose, absolutely oblivious to a stuffy, rank atmosphere. Vile.

lap90 · 28/01/2024 12:30

Some busses are really stuffy.
I am all for some open windows on the bus.

ladyofshertonabbas · 28/01/2024 12:28

Agree, it’s so gross inhaling other people’s bad breath and BO, open the windows!

saltnvini · 28/01/2024 12:27

viccat · 28/01/2024 12:25

The open windows was one of the best changes to bus travel in the months after lockdown. I don't understand why people prefer to breathe in the stuffy air on a packed bus with windows closed now. I get that it's winter but everyone is wearing a coat anyway.

Same. That and there's always someone who smells bad

TheSlantedOwl · 28/01/2024 12:26

Unless it’s raining hard or freezing then it’s fine to open the windows.

Toddlerteaplease · 28/01/2024 12:26

air con.

saltnvini · 28/01/2024 12:26

Because people are disgusting and want to sit all close together breathing in people's germs

Toddlerteaplease · 28/01/2024 12:26

They need to be closed or the air in or heating doesn't work.

viccat · 28/01/2024 12:25

The open windows was one of the best changes to bus travel in the months after lockdown. I don't understand why people prefer to breathe in the stuffy air on a packed bus with windows closed now. I get that it's winter but everyone is wearing a coat anyway.

HappyHamsters · 28/01/2024 12:25

MadamVastra · 28/01/2024 12:23

I guess one person isn't better than the other - some don't like a chill it might flare up their lumbago lol

Why do you get to choose?

Someone has to 50.50

Maxus · 28/01/2024 12:24

It's not your window.

MadamVastra · 28/01/2024 12:23

I guess one person isn't better than the other - some don't like a chill it might flare up their lumbago lol

Why do you get to choose?

HappyHamsters · 28/01/2024 12:21

I'm with you, I always sit at the back and open a window, the bus gets steamed up, people cough, sneeze and snotter. I still wear a mask and gloves on public transport and dont care what anyone thinks,