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Eating sushi on a train… AIBU?

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2026Y · 17/03/2026 19:13

I had to grab some dinner on the way to the train. I didn’t fancy a sandwich so I got sushi. I didn’t give it any thought at the time but felt somewhat self conscious as it got it out on the train. Had I thought about it, I probably wouldn’t have got it. So I wondered how many people would be appalled if someone ate sushi on their train?

FWIW I don’t think sushi smells particularly but I accept I like it so maybe I don’t notice.

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2026Y · 17/03/2026 19:20

NannyR · 17/03/2026 19:19

I wouldn't think twice about it. It doesn't really smell any worse than a sandwich, hot fast food smells far worse.

I agree and I was thinking this to myself as I scoffed my sushi self consciously

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2026Y · 17/03/2026 19:19

Ah - interesting… I thought I might be lambasted for imposing my raw fish on other passengers.

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SMM2020 · 17/03/2026 19:19

I’m funny with smells especially certain foods on the train but sushi wouldn’t bother me. I did once have a bloke sit next to me though, open his Tesco meal deal Tuna Mayo followed by pickled onion monster munch…I was pregnant as well and legitimately thought I was going to pass out from the smell, absolute wrong’un!

NannyR · 17/03/2026 19:19

I wouldn't think twice about it. It doesn't really smell any worse than a sandwich, hot fast food smells far worse.

hahabahbag · 17/03/2026 19:17

Why would it be an issue? I’ve eaten many things on trains, they even sell hot food like curry on the train (or did before I moved area)

likelysuspect · 17/03/2026 19:16

I had a train journey recently and had to eat my tea which was a small pot of chicken and moroccan chickpeas that I had cooked up.

I went to the loo later and saw people eating all sort of things, one woman had a pot of salad in a tupperware pot with salad cream, another couple had toasted sandwiches they'd obviously bought at the station

Not sure what the difference is really.

ShanghaiDiva · 17/03/2026 19:16

Wouldn’t bother me at all.
Now if you had an egg sandwich I would be trying not to vomit as I find the smell revolting.

ZenNudist · 17/03/2026 19:16

Wha? I wouldn't give it a first thought

ThatFairy · 17/03/2026 19:16

It's better than tuna sandwiches