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Train behaviour

11 replies

PaperLanterns · 29/10/2023 15:07

The other day, on a train, I was sitting on a bank of four seats on the aisle side and there was a woman sitting diagonally opposite me, next to the window. I was reading my book when I heard the CLUNK CLUNK of a nail clipper and watched as she trimmed all her fingernails, stopping every now and then to sprinkle them in the gap between the seat and the wall.

Is this revolting or am I just sensitive?

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Caroparo52 · 29/10/2023 15:08

Revolting

BlackberrySky · 29/10/2023 15:14

I dislike all forms of personal grooming on trains. But especially feet picking and nail trimming, so yeah, I would have found that pretty grim.

Busephalus · 29/10/2023 15:16

Fucking hell what is wrong with people

Vinvertebrate · 29/10/2023 15:41

Utterly vile. 🤮

Vinorosso74 · 29/10/2023 15:47

That is grim. Hope she didn't do her toenails too.
Some people don't give a toss about anyone around them. I will give a shout out to the hen party, who got off a southbound Lumo train at Newcastle yesterday, leaving their empty bottles, cans and cups on the seats and floor for the next passengers to clear up. Oh and confetti all over the floor.

AgingDisgracefullyHere · 29/10/2023 15:49

I find the sound so upsetting (literally nauseating) that I'd have to change carriages.

CoffeeCantata · 29/10/2023 15:51

Horrible. Apart from the hygiene aspect, I object to people taking over public spaces as their own private bathroom/boudoir/salon.

I never know where to look - I feel so embarrassed for them.

Justmuddlingalong · 29/10/2023 15:52

I was on a bus the other day and a man in front was clipping his fingernails. His wife fished the clippers from her bag and gave them to him. Manky gits. 🤮

WhateverMate · 29/10/2023 15:53

You should've whipped your socks off and ask her to give your toenails a quick trim.

Zanatdy · 29/10/2023 15:54

I've seen some grim behaviour on trains. I’d have asked her if she’s going to pick them up

HappiDaze · 29/10/2023 15:54

Some people have no class

Utterly grim behaviour

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