To carry on walking to another carriage

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Liteharted · 03/03/2026 07:57

I got the train into work today as I do a few times a week. It's a 45 minute train journey and I often use the time to catch up on work and prep for the day or I just enjoy some quiet time. This morning I was walking and passed by someone I know well on the platform. I carried on walking to the front of the train. We said hi to one another but my social battery is easily drained and I just don't feel like making small talk for 45 mins. Would you think this is rude?

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/03/2026 08:25

You know if people want to chat or not. A few years ago I had the same commute as a couple at work (he worked elsewhere), they were happy to chat to me on outward and internal routes and we got quite close friends. Similar with another female colleague, she liked the company I think.

Fivelegged · 03/03/2026 08:10

Of course not. I commute to another city periodically — a train journey of 2.5 hours. A close friend also does this route, but we always sit separately and work.

TheBeaTgoeson1 · 03/03/2026 08:09

Course not, also, you could be heading to a seat reservation.

If I was the one passed by you, I’d be relieved as I’m the same!

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Liteharted · 03/03/2026 08:05

Thanks! You're probably right.

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Gizlotsmum · 03/03/2026 07:59

Nope. They may well have wanted exactly the same. Even if they didn’t it isn’t a major issue. You can explain if they are hurt that you use your commute for prep.

Squirrelblanket · 03/03/2026 07:59

Nope.

HateThese4Leggedbeasts · 03/03/2026 07:59

Nope. I think most people want a bit of space on a busy commuter train

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