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Passengers sigh when they remove bag off neighbouring seat on PT

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nfg · 07/12/2024 05:49

Unless you paid for two seats or have 2 passes for yourself and bag, people should not be using seat next to them for their bag(s)

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nfg · 07/12/2024 06:52

RampantIvy · 07/12/2024 06:50

DD is 24 but has a hidden disability. If there is only one seat I stand and let her sit. I expect she gets judged for this.

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I went to the hospital on the bus with a crutch. Still given looks.

People need to understand that disabilities are hidden and injuries that affect walking/standing can happen at all ages.

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RampantIvy · 07/12/2024 06:50

FamilyPhoto · 07/12/2024 06:48

My DMum sat on a woman's coat .
DMum is in her 80's and said woman was much younger and sat in the priority seat.

DD is 24 but has a hidden disability. If there is only one seat I stand and let her sit. I expect she gets judged for this.

FamilyPhoto · 07/12/2024 06:48

My DMum sat on a woman's coat .
DMum is in her 80's and said woman was much younger and sat in the priority seat.

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nfg · 07/12/2024 06:47

Had people who were reluctant to remove their bag. Just say "have you paid for your bag to have a seat?" is a guaranteed way of them moving their bags.

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RampantIvy · 07/12/2024 06:43

I was on a crowded Trans Pennine Express train recently and gave up my pull down seat for a young kady on crutches because the only available proper seat had someone's rucksack on it.

I wish I had asked the rucksack owner whether she had paid for the extra seat, but DD told me not to make a fuss.

She was probably a mumsnetter who couldn't bear the thought of someone sitting next to her.

Nolegusta · 07/12/2024 06:38

itsgettingweird · 07/12/2024 06:07

If a seats empty I'll put my bag on it.

If someone needs to sit down I'll move it 🤷‍♀️

The issue isn't the plonking of bags in a convenient empty space.

It's the selfish fuckers who refuse to move them when they are needed.

This!

Zanatdy · 07/12/2024 06:15

I always tell them to move it. To be fair most do and apologise. But when you see the train getting busy and people starting to stand, move your bloody bag. My friend had an argument with some people the other week refusing to move their luggage for an elderly lady to sit down. Just put your bag on the floor or your bloody lap, why put it on the seat anyway? I never do

TorroFerney · 07/12/2024 06:13

Regalrosie · 07/12/2024 06:02

Just sit on their bags - I did this often when the train was standing room only and these selfish idiots refused to move their bags. Funny enough they soon grabbed them when they realised I was serious.

Agree. I do it with manspreaders, just sit down in my seat and if their legs are there well tough.

friendconcern · 07/12/2024 06:10

itsgettingweird · 07/12/2024 06:07

If a seats empty I'll put my bag on it.

If someone needs to sit down I'll move it 🤷‍♀️

The issue isn't the plonking of bags in a convenient empty space.

It's the selfish fuckers who refuse to move them when they are needed.

This, and if they sigh, it might be rude but it has no bearing on you or your life. Ignore it.

itsgettingweird · 07/12/2024 06:07

If a seats empty I'll put my bag on it.

If someone needs to sit down I'll move it 🤷‍♀️

The issue isn't the plonking of bags in a convenient empty space.

It's the selfish fuckers who refuse to move them when they are needed.

Regalrosie · 07/12/2024 06:02

Just sit on their bags - I did this often when the train was standing room only and these selfish idiots refused to move their bags. Funny enough they soon grabbed them when they realised I was serious.

Meadowfinch · 07/12/2024 05:53

If there's plenty of room, there's no reason why not.

But as soon as another passenger needs the seat, bags get moved immediately without sighing. And equally, the newly arrived passenger says thanks and sits down.

Each is polite to the other. No-one is offended. 🤗

Feet should never be on seats. That's just dirty.

NotMyCircus99 · 07/12/2024 05:53

So? They’re not causing a fuss, just sighing.

Bubblebuttress · 07/12/2024 05:50

Totally agree. It their feet with no shoes on. Or shoes on for that matter.

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