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People on trains are awful

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Yupthatsit · 30/07/2024 20:43

Just to caveat I know this isn't everyone.

So far in 2.5 hours.

Someone listening to the news on their phone without headphones. I could hear every word clearly about the stabbings and there were young children in the carriage too.

Several people coughing, spluttering and sniffing galore.

People allowing their children to shout, scream, sing loudly.

People shoving the blinds down without checking it's ok when it's a shared window (ok this one is pretty minor).

Someone playing videos loudly.

The toilets have pee all over the floor and they stink.

People with feet on the seats.

I could probably think of more. 🤢

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opalescented · 30/07/2024 20:48

Several people coughing, spluttering

What exactly is it you think these people should do?!

Were you in the quiet carriage?

JamSandle · 30/07/2024 20:48

I definitely think they've gotten worse. Maybe it's rose tinted glasses. It feels like there's always music/videos/calls played out loud.

Tomorrowillbeachicken · 30/07/2024 20:47

I use a long cane. I’m sight impaired.
i have only used the train twice in the last year and on the first journey a passenger spotted that I may have had huge issues with the huge gap (upwards) between platform and the train and moved to help me at the door from off his seat
i didn’t need help as i have a small amount of useable fuzzy vision and cane helps but it really made me happy that there are men like that in the world.

Yupthatsit · 30/07/2024 20:47

AuCo44 · 30/07/2024 20:45

I would have asked the people listening to the news or to videos to please use their headphones.

Not worth the agro. I've had someone threatening to bash my head in for similar about 5 years ago. I pick my battles now.

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AuCo44 · 30/07/2024 20:45

I would have asked the people listening to the news or to videos to please use their headphones.

MooonDreamz · 30/07/2024 20:43

People are inconsiderate