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50 Times People Just Had To Take A Photo Of Absolute Jerks Taking Public Transport (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Personally, I adore public transport. It’s environmentally friendly, cheap, and gets you where you need to be without having to deal with traffic jams and other drivers. However, this enjoyment is often overshadowed by fellow passengers who seem to forget that they’re in a public place and not their own living room. Loud talking on the phone, videos blasted on full volume, unsolicited coughing, and shoving sometimes make me want to take my eyes out after a long day at work.
Anyone who has stepped foot on public transport probably knows this pain all too well. At least, it looks like it from all the photos our team at Bored Panda managed to find where passengers are acting like complete nuisances. Below you’ll find a whole list of the most frustrating commuters' behaviors, proving that common decency needs to be more common.
While you're scrolling, make sure to check out a conversation with etiquette and diplomatic protocol consultant, founder of Manners with Kristina and author of Elevate Your Presence, Kristina Szabova, and etiquette expert and founder of Etiquette Consulting Inc., Jules Martinez Hirst, who kindly agreed to discuss with us public transport etiquette.
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#1
Blasting Her Christian Music Through The Whole Train. Cause She Likes It
People tried to talk to her, but then she even started chanting. „Everyone should listen to this! Jesus is the only true god! He is our saviour!“ and so on… Religious people like this are ridiculous.
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
Anyone that blasts loud music on the bus is ridiculous. Would OP have been less outraged if she was blasting Metallica?
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
OP should’ve done exactly that, right in HER face. “Metallica is the only true god! They are our savior!” They could even have put on some Norwegian Death Metal to really put her over the edge.
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Jan Rosier 1 year ago
I always use earbuds, but would gladly take them out and blast some Cannibal Corpse next to her.
Campy 1 year ago
The two or three rational, sane Christians in the world should be horrified by this behaviour.
Dark Jedi 1 year ago
As a sane, rational Christian who hates 90% of “Christian music”, very horrified by this behavior
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Leg less In Minneapolis 1 year ago
Blast heavy death metal while sitting next to her. Oh a preacher to her about atheism
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
I personally wouldn't have gone with any death metal but I would blast the most vulgar gangsta rap I can find. This way the beat and the lyrics will really resonate with her.
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#2
This Bloke Putting His Filthy Shoes On The Train Seat, Blasting Netflix At Full Volume And Vaping
#3
This Dude And His Girlfriend Blasting Tiktoks At Full Blast On A 3 Hour Train Ride
My wife and I are on our honeymoon in Italy and the jet lag has basically ruined our sleep schedule. No worries, we’ll just sleep on the train, right? Nope! Instead, we get to listen to hours of shitty TikTok audio courtesy of two apparently socially challenged, self-centered teens. When did it become okay to blast your phone while the people around you are clearly trying to sleep?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
This is the kind of situation where I'd start loudly commenting/talking to them after each one they watched. "Oh! Wow! That girl sounded TOTALLY crazy! haha! Right?! Hey, since I can HEAR what you're watching, can I come over there and lean over your shoulder and WATCH them too?"
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago (edited)
Honestly I would get up and walk over and just turn their phone down, maintain eye contact and walk off. Not a parent but they obviously need some adult supervision 😂
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Leg less In Minneapolis 1 year ago
I would have blasted opera back at them you are in Italy after all
HardBoiledBlonde 1 year ago
If I frequently encounter this travesty, I would buy a bunch of ear buds at the $1 store ($1.25 really) and loudly say, in my best school Marm voice, it is a gift from the entire train/plane/bus/metro etc. that they must now use or suffer untold negative consequences.
Graham_Illegal 1 year ago
I see over 40 people doing this all the time. There's no need to turn everything into this divisive generational nonsense.
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Marianne 1 year ago
I once was on a lengthy train ride with a bachelorette party sitting right behind me. They were blasting their music all through the compartment and laughting and talking in their loudest voices. Very soon after we departed, I turned round to them and politely but firmly demanded that they turn off their music. "Do you mean we should turn it down?", they asked. "No, off", I answered. Which they grumpily did. Then they continued to discuss if I had the right to tell them that, because this is a free country and I was being super rude and how they were going to complain about me to the train attendant. And then they started their music again. And they didn't care that about 5 other people complained, too. They were unbearable.
"Impolite behaviors on public transport often arise because people are absorbed in their own world—running late, rushing to work, or simply zoning out," explains etiquette and diplomatic protocol consultant, founder of Manners with Kristina and author of Elevate Your Presence, Kristina Szabova.
"It’s common to see commuters blocking train doors, not letting others off first, or taking up extra space during peak hours. I believe that in most cases, these actions aren't intentionally rude but it's more a case of being unaware of how small actions can inconvenience others."
#4
This Guy Was Shaving His Legs On The Train
Tabitha 1 year ago
I believe they call that “manscaping”, though it’s usually done in the privacy of your own home.
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#5
Woman Doesn't Let Pregnant Lady Sit On The Bus
Tabitha 1 year ago
Oh ffs, lady. We’re supposed to look out for each other. It’s not like there are no seats and she’s demanding you give up yours—-you may be equally entitled to it because of a disability that’s not apparent, and that’s OK. She’s just asking to have the unoccupied seat you commandeered for your bag, which has no disability and therefore no entitlement to the seat, and can sit in your lap or on the floor, ffs.
Jayjay 1 year ago
That is a good one: "the bag is not pregnant nor has a disability" !!!!
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Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 1 year ago
Houston Metro busses used to have signs telling people "Bags under seats, in overhead area, or in your lap, not in empty seats! "
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Sit on the bag! "Oh, I didn't see it, my PREGNANT BELLY blocks my view!"
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Steve Robert 1 year ago
I'd lift up the bag, drop it in front of her feet, and say here's an empty seat, and the problem is solved. It seems the younger they are, the less civilized they become.
Graham_Illegal 1 year ago
So, you'd damage someone's property to demonstrate civilized(!) behavior? 😄 What the woman is doing is definitely rude, but your suggestion is at the very least a misdemeanor.
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#6
I Know It’s Not Technically Illegal But I Strongly Feel That The Man Who Sat In Front Of Me On The Train And Ate Seven Carrots And A Load Of Green Beans Then Left The Compost Needs Locking Up
Bananaramamama 1 year ago
I love that THIS is the comment I felt compelled to respond to 😂. I don't eat the ends of these vegetables. And now I'm curious if you and others do?
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Tabitha 1 year ago
Someone munching rabbit food like that is probably rather slim.
Load More Replies... Broadredpanda 1 year ago
This is the neatest I've seen anyone eating on a train! Not right, but quite tidy. Sorry lol
While living in London, she has seen plenty of such ignorant commuter behaviors herself.
"Living in London and often traveling during rush hour on the Tube, I’ve seen my fair share of questionable behaviors—people doing their makeup, clipping nails, spraying perfume, eating food with overpowering smells, playing music without headphones, and even leaving behind empty bottles or rubbish. These moments often highlight how easy it is to prioritise our own convenience over being considerate of others in shared spaces."
#7
These Girls Taking Up 2 Seats Each While Other People Have To Stand
Winter 1 year ago
Yup! First I'd ask nicely, and if they didn't move over, I'd be telling them (and have had no trouble doing so in the past) "Kiddo, one day *you'll* be old, fat, and ugly, just like me - now, shift over, or I'll sit on your legs!" count to three under my breath, and if she made no attempt to move, sit on her [censored] legs! Rude, entitled little sods!
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Ben Ballard 1 year ago
"Shift your legs, there are people that need to sit down. Who tf d'you think you are? You're not special, get over yourself."
Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 1 year ago
I've just sat on the edge saying nothing. When their stare has no effect & they say something like "I was sitting here. Well, now we both are!"
#8
Smoking On The Bus
panther 1 year ago
I had some one get upset with me one morning for pointing out there is no smoking on the train.
Load More Replies... Steve Robert 1 year ago
Just remove them. If they refuse, call the authorities and file a complaint. The courts will handle it from there.
#9
People Hoping To Skip Queues By Standing Like This And Trying To Slip In
Tabitha 1 year ago
Nope—-and I say it loudly these days, to get everyone’s attention right on them.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Same! I do the same thing on the road too when one lane is closed up ahead - and there are clear signs/blinky-light things that say "left lane closed ahead" - but people still try to VROOM up the closing lane to try and cut in front of me. I don't let them and I make sure to honk as well XD
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WonderWoman 1 year ago
Line slippers are horrible, but the spineless a******s who let them in are WORSE
Lucy Covington 1 year ago
I was only 11 the first time I told someone off for cutting the line. Queueing for the Tube during the Christmas rush and some posh lady in a fur coat went breezing past everyone so I shouted 'What makes you think you're so much better than anyone else here? We're all in the same boat so get to the back of the f*ing line' (I was a mouthy kid). The shock at being told of by a kid was very clear on her face, she went to the back of the line though.
Mad McQueen 1 year ago
Instead of taking a spot and keeping that spot. The person you could have stood behind gets a line behind them an then you're even further back. Just say loudly. "Mamma / sir. If you didn't know the line is at the back. Not to the side. Thank you. Don't block the isle." People then look a notice the line jumper and said jumper needs to be told a few more times to go back. At least no one would let them in.
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
Unless that’s her spot and she’s wearing a mask and claustrophobic? But probably not…
Etiquette expert and founder of Etiquette Consulting Inc., Jules Martinez Hirst, agrees that we can be absorbed in our own little worlds. That's why we often forget to be mindful of others.
She also notes that we can be less tolerant of questionable behaviors on public transport, as busy schedules and crowded spaces can cause people to run out of patience.
"The riders of public transportation make up a wide demographic of people. Although different in makeup, they all commute in crowded spaces with crazy schedules and little to no personal space, so it is easy for people to snap at the littlest thing," she says.
#10
People Who Stick Gum In Charing Ports On Public Transport
Bobby McKee 1 year ago
It's a******s like this that made Singapore ban chewing gum.
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Remi (He/Him) 1 year ago
Just a reminder: If you need to use a charging port like this, always use a charging only (no data) cable.
Carl Oxley III 1 year ago
While this isn't a nice thing to do, it is advised that you Never use public charging ports, Only charge in public when you can plug your charger into an outlet.
#11
Preventing Others From Holding The Pole
Busy commute to work and this woman is leaning against the pole, on her phone, taking up as much room as possible preventing people from getting on the train while leaning on my hand the entire commute.
She turned around and angrily stared at me like I was invading her personal space. The entitlement is simply incredible to witness
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Fingernails digging into her back would get her attention. So would a kick up the backside.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I'd start tapping on the pole while holding it, so my fingers/knuckles basically kept lightly brushing her back XD
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Gracie Mae 1 year ago
make a fist & position your knuckles so they dig into her back with each bump
OneHappyPuppy 1 year ago
I have one nutcase in my morning commute to work that stands right at the door and scoffs anytime someone is remotely close to her. She doesn't move even when people are trying to get on/off
#12
If You Do This, Especially With People Sitting In Front Of You, You Are An Absolute Twat
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Sneeze on them feet if they're sticking up into your armrest/area. Even if it's a fake sneeze. No one can prove it's a fake sneeze. It's not illegal to not cover your mouth when you sneeze. Make sure you get a good load of spit flying when you "sneeze" on the feet, too XD
Šimon Špaček 1 year ago
Or... look in their eyes, touch the foot, lick your lips and say "I like your feet. May I kiss and lick them?" and they will get as far away as possible.
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Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Sit your a*s up in that seat the right way, get your feet away from the window and put your shoes on!
pineapple87 1 year ago
As this looks like a kid, it's the adult who's allowing this who's the twat
According to etiquette experts, behaviors that are unacceptable on public transportation include:
- Playing music or videos without headphones.
- Having loud conversations, whether in person or over the phone.
- Occupying extra seats with bags during busy times.
- Eating smelly or messy food.
- Grooming like brushing hair or clipping nails.
- Ignoring priority seating for those who genuinely need it.
- Leaving behind litter or empty bottles.
#13
Person Leaves Sunflower Seed Shells All Over Bus Floor. Some People Are So Disrespectful
#14
The Girl In Front Of Me Refused To Close Her Window While It Was Pouring Rain
So I was on a ride home from school on the bus, and it was pouring rain. So what does the girl in front of me do? Open her window. I asked her multiple times nicely if she could close it, to which she refused. At this point, I was soaked, and frustrated, so I closed the window. Guess what she does? Opens it back up, so the water continues to hit me.
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Even though people like that aren’t worth getting in trouble over, in my head I have a very satisfying picture of grabbing her neck and holding her head outside the window she was so keen to have open. See how she likes HER head getting soaked in the rain. But, like I said, she’s not worth getting yourself in trouble over, though it is highly satisfying to imagine it, in detail. Who knows? She does it to the wrong person with no f***s to give anymore about getting in trouble over it, and Karma might just arrange to make that fantasy into reality.
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
If possible OP should get up and open the window just in front of the girl, who is clearly overheating so she can also get drenched from the rain. You know to help cool her down efficiently.
#15
Just Opened My Redbull And Took One Sip On The Mbta Bus Before This Lady Sat Down In Front Of Me And Whipped Her Hair Over The Headrest Causing Pieces Of Either Crispy Hair Or Dried Hair Product To Fall Right Into The Opening... Now Holding This Full Can Until I Get To A Bin
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
A complimentary Red Bull “shampoo”, maybe? Whoopsie! I think it spilled all over your hair. Sorreeeee! Let me get you a tissue sweetie.
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distant_echo 1 year ago
I have never understood this. I have long hair but I would never flip it over a bus or airplane seat. I want to keep my hair to myself without picking up germs from anyone else.
Say No to Downvoting 1 year ago
Ikr? I do not want any more of my hair or skin touching disgusting public transport seats than absolutely necessary. I have seen too many people pic their nose and wipe it on the seats for that.
Load More Replies... sturmwesen 1 year ago
I had this happen at a concert with my beer.. the beer was already not drinkable for me after that so I put a good chunk of hair in it to soak
April Pickett 1 year ago
I would whip her hair right back over her seat and tell her she owed me a drink when she turned around.
Say No to Downvoting 1 year ago
Surely the answer here is to tip a bit on her hair then sweetly tap her on the shoulder and say “Sorry, when you flipped your hair over the seat, there, it landed in my drink and now your hair’s all wet and sticky”.
Ben Ballard 1 year ago
Should have duct taped her hair to the back of the seat so when she got up she couldn't go far. Maybe she'll miss her stop cos of it.
"It’s important to remember that public transport is a shared space, and it reflects how you present yourself to others," says Szabova. "While you might argue that doing your makeup isn’t inconveniencing anyone, ask yourself—would you do your makeup in front of your boss? It’s not just about the act itself but the impression it leaves on those around you. How you behave in public spaces speaks volumes about you, so be considerate, respectful, and mindful of the shared environment."
#16
Acting Like This On A Morning Commuter Train Full Of People
Tabitha 1 year ago
Are they sleeping, or is this some idiot influencer doing one of their disruptive photo shoots on the train during rush hour? I say that because it looks too posed to be actual sleep.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
OP on Reddit says they were asleep (but possibly a junkie/addict.) Personally I'd go stand near their head/face, not too close, and put my palm against my mouth and make the loudest faux fart noise I possibly could, and then stay standing there, with my heiny pointed at their head, making fart noises until I woke them up XD
Load More Replies... Littlemiss 1 year ago
My husband said this happened a lot, the junkies and addicts get a pass and sleep off their hangovers on the bus. Dry, warm, and nobody dare disturb them for fear of their own safety.
Dave Morris 1 year ago
Might be ill need rolling into the recovery position...which would make him tip off onto the floor. Shame.
#17
She Is Tying A Random Persons Hair To The Bus Rail
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Now, we don’t have enough context here. She may be doing it because Miss Ponytail has been flicking her hair in her face the whole time and making her lose a clump of it when she gets up to leave is her sweet revenge. Obviously Miss Ponytail isn’t even noticing it as it’s happening, so it’ll be even more of an unpleasant surprise—-just like when someone continually flicks their hair in your face. Turnabout is fair play, you know. So we need more information to really judge this one.
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Marilyn Holt 1 year ago
wellllll....might work for that woman who tossed her long hair over the back of the seat.
Chad Olin 1 year ago
Even though this seems like it would be a funny prank, it's actually considered ASSAULT! You have absolutely NO right to do this, no matter how much the persons hair annoys you. Based on the picture, it doesn't look like it would be bothering the knot tying idiot, in the least. I don't find this funny or appropriate at all. I hope she was called out for it. People are asshats for no reason AT ALL!!
Lee Jacobson 1 year ago
I would start taking the pins out of the aggressors hair. She would turn and I would just smile.
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Chad Olin 1 year ago
Yep, that's what people do, now. They're called coward attention whores. They would rather stand by and watch/ record things to post on social media for validation from complete strangers.
Load More Replies... Broadredpanda 1 year ago
Yeah! The person in front has done her wrong! Wish I'd witnessed this!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Touching/messing with someone else's hair without their consent is assault/battery.
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Cindy Brick 1 year ago
I'd guess random person flipped her hair in this lady's face...there's more to this story!
#18
That No One Can Sit Next To U In A Full Bus
Piper Liniger 1 year ago
there are 2 bags in the lap of person next to this seat, pick the water up and tell her to put it in her bag or it will go on the floor in front of her. She is not entitled
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
She, or whoever else it was who thought this was the way to “reserve” their seat (similar to tourists putting towels on unreserved beach or pool chairs before breakfast, even though they have no intention of going to the beach or pool until hours later—-I love seeing attendants taking those towels and throwing them into the pool or onto the sand to enforce the first come first served, but only if your butt is actually there in the seat, chair policy).
Load More Replies... Ben Ballard 1 year ago
I'd have picked them up whilst chuntering quite loudly "F*****g lazy c***s not getting rid of their rubbish. I mean WHICH entitled f*****t thinks this is OK in the slightest. They must have been dragged up by s**t parents. Wankers."
Happy Onion 1 year ago
Oh look! Someone must have forgotten these! Let me give them to the driver....
Mad McQueen 1 year ago
I'd have said I'm gonna sit there. If they complained I would have said. That s**t didn't buy a ticket but I did. I'm gonna sit there. Move it or I'm sitting on it like a chicken.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
You've got a very rose-tinted-glasses view of humanity. Politeness doesn't work on people like this, sadly.
Load More Replies... Chad Olin 1 year ago
Pictures like this are incredibly deceptive, especially when no proof that the water belongs to her. It's possible she moved it to sit down or was there when she sat down. I see a lot of posts like this, that are either rage bait or something that's completely opposite of what's going on.
If a person sees fellow passengers violating any of these recommended rules, etiquette experts advise, addressing it, but of course, with caution, grace, tact, and kindness.
"For example, if someone is blocking a seat, you could politely ask, “Excuse me, is this seat taken?” instead of pointing out their lack of manners," says Szabova.
"I recall a moment on a quiet bus when a man was playing music loudly without headphones. Another passenger leaned over and said with a smile, “I love that song, but could you turn it down a little? Some of us are trying to relax.” The man smiled back, apologised, and put on his headphones—it was a perfect example of how kindness can defuse a situation," she shared.
#19
Someone Put Cream On The Seat At The Bus Stop
J-Stryker666 1 year ago
That looks like voltaren which is about $30 bucks in Canada for the heavy duty stuff lol
#20
Stood Up For 2 Mins And The Lady Next To Me Put Her Bag In My Seat
On the train and I finished a chapter in my book and got up to put the book in my bag that was on the storage rack (I didn't have time to finish another chapter before we got to my station) and came back and the lady had put her bag in my seat.
CG 1 year ago
Or "accidentally" spill a drink (should you have one) on the bag.
Load More Replies... Ozymandias73 1 year ago
I would've been like "thanks for saving my seat" and handed her bag back to her.
Lisa Lilla 1 year ago
I have sat on bags before… lady had her cake once taking a seat in rush hour. I was kind let her decide to remove it or I’ll sit on it ;) i would have totally done it, was in one of those bakery boxes.
#21
Full Train And This Guy
aubergine10003 1 year ago
This is the NYC subway, and unfortunately this is a common occurrence (usually it's homeless people though) :(
Rahul Pawa 1 year ago
I wouldn't begrudge a homeless person doing this, especially if the weather sucks that day.
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Cass Malone 1 year ago (edited)
Any time someone is laying like this make a really loud sound n scare the 💩 out of them
In case someone ignores such requests or becomes aggressive, experts recommend avoiding escalating the situation by involving transport staff or letting it go completely.
"Remember that everyone is already stressed and on edge so you want to avoid escalating the situation," says Hirst. "Be polite but assertive. A simple polite request can go a long way to solving the problem. When in doubt, lead by example. If commuters are not giving up their seats, then you can offer up your seat, and hopefully, you will inspire others to do the same."
#22
The Guy Sitting Across From Me On The Bus
yeeyee 1 year ago
I'm starting to realize that public transport is not for anyone who lacks a filter or a f***.
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Now that I’m old, I have no more f***s to give. I would not hesitate to tell him, loudly, to get his disgusting feet off MY seat NOW!!! Public humiliation of rude a******s generally works wonders. They usually just STFU, slither away, and you don’t hear a peep out of them the rest of the trip.
Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
I wouldn't have stood for that. That's too gross and douchey of behavior.
Ozymandias73 1 year ago
Yeahhhh nope. I don't like confrontation, but I would not be quiet about that one. That's just nasty!
#23
Music Aficionado Sharing His Music On The Bus With Everyone
Roxy222uk 1 year ago
Yes, the bus driver can stop the bus and refuse to move until bad behaviour has been corrected. They are protected in their own cab so it shouldn't be too risky for them.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Sit next to him and sing along loudly! You don't even have to know the words, just go "LA LA LA WAH WAH WAH DOOO DOOO DOOO!" Guaranteed he'll get all offended and turn it off/lower it XD
#24
She Also Attended A Half Hour Work Meeting Without Earphones
Lazy Panda 1 year ago
That’ll teach her a lesson that she won’t forget for life ☠️
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Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 1 year ago
They should fine anyone using phones, laptops, etc w/o using ear buds or headphones. Something dumb like $10-$25, just enough to be a pain in the ar$e. Get enough fines, get banned. Or even better, make them take a class on courtesy in public places before their privileges are restored. Could be a 30 online course with a quiz at the end. Must get a certain score or keep retaking until you pass! Just annoying enough to make them think the next time. After that, they could suspended privileges for longer and longer periods if they continue. They'll either learn to be more courteous or they'll be traveling by some other means. Either way, they won't be bothering other passengers!
Stephanie A Mutti 1 year ago
I conducted a social expirement on an airplane where the man next to me felt his arms were entitled to be on the back of my seat as well as his seat. I put my arms right on his arms. Totally uncomfortable feeling but apparently more uncomfortable for him because he pulled his arms back into his space. If you can stand it, just place your body along theirs and they will generally move.
Craig Boddys 1 year ago
It's situations like this that make me wish I carried around a jar of particularly nasty farts to "share" with people.
pineapple87 1 year ago
You can probably find out her employer with that amount of care for data security. Just rat her out to her boss
To ensure a pleasant commute for everyone, etiquette experts provide a few rules that public transport passengers should stick to:
- Keep quiet—use headphones or speak softly during your phone calls.
- Respect personal space—try not to bump, lean, or push others.
- Share the space—your one fare entitles you to one seat. Do not take up more than that.
- Be considerate—cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow so as not to spread germs.
- Follow the rules—pay your fare and wait your turn to board.
- Let others off first—mind the doors and allow passengers to disembark before boarding.
- Leave personal grooming to the privacy of the bathroom—light touch-ups, like reapplying lipstick or fixing your hair, are fine if done discreetly, but anything more should be reserved for a private space.
#25
Previous Passenger Left An Imprint On My Seat
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
I was just going to say this looks like a pee puddle and not like an imprint, unless it was hot as an sweat lodge inside the train and they had a mega bad case of swamp a*s.
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#26
Sleeping In The Stairwell. Couldnt Get Off At My Stop. Yay Highschool
Roxy222uk 1 year ago
Yeah, just say excuse me and then get off. If it involves contact between his body and your foot, then that's his choice.
Load More Replies... Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Get into your best Cherry Point Drill Instructor mode, kneel down, put your face right next to his ear and yell “WAKE UP!” Then tell him to get TF out of everyone else’s way and stop being a roadblock in front of the exit.You can even ask him what his major malfunction is. Now of course, there’s always the possibility his home life is a chaotic and dysfunctional hot mess, and he’s unable to get a full night’s sleep, which is making him drowsy during the day. So, your other alternative is to first get him to move out of the way, and second to try to talk to him and find out why he’s dead asleep like that on the bus. Then the two of you can out your heads together and figure out some kind of solution, because no kid should be so sleep-deprived like that.
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
If this kid is so dead exhausted and sleep deprived, that he falls into such a deep sleep on the bus, like that, I don't think he would be able to hold his phone like he is. I also don't understand how the bus driver is allowing a high school student, to sit in such an unsafe place anyway. He's a hazard to the other students and if the bus gets hit on that side, he's going to be hurting, if not worse.
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#27
I Had To Get Up And Change Seats Because These Scum Bags Decided To Start Smoking Next To Me. Not Only That, But They Kicked Leftover Food Under Their Seats And Spill Their Drinks All Over The Floor. This Type Of Stuff Happens Every Day On The Train
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
I don't think smoking is allowed on any public transportation anywhere here in the US
Lila Allen 1 year ago
It is not...but I don't think any New Yorker is dumb enough to confront a group of guys in the subway. That's how you get dead
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Ace 1 year ago
Fullerton is in California, apparently. One of the earlier adopters of public smoking bans in the US, as it happens. No, it's not allowed in the UK either; I recall when I used to commute some distance into London as late as the mid 1990s they still had dedicated smoking carriages, but I'm pretty sure they were all removed more than 20 years ago.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I guarantee you it's not Fullerton in California. I live in Southern California 20 miles away from Fullerton, and we don't have public transportation like this here. We don't have trains at all. This photo is on the Red Line in Chicago.
Load More Replies... Craig Boddys 1 year ago
Wise to move, they look like the kind of a******s who would just stab you if you complained.
Rose the Cook 1 year ago
Which country still allows smoking on public transport? Is this the UK?
Ponypower 1 year ago
We ( uk) don't allow smoking of any kind public places but it still happens. Even when we tut and slightly shake our heads at the offenders!
Load More Replies..."A little kindness and self-awareness can make all the difference. Whether it’s offering a smile, helping someone with heavy luggage, or saying “thank you” to the driver, these small gestures can transform a busy, chaotic commute into a more pleasant experience for everyone. After all, how we behave in shared spaces reflects not just our manners but also our respect for one another," says Szabova.
"Gratitude and kindness go a long way," agrees Hirst. "Thank people or give a nod when someone gives you their seat or helps you with your bag to show you appreciate their gesture. A little thoughtfulness can make public transportation better for everyone."
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Girls Play Music And Sing Along Very Loudly, Then Get Off The Bus Leaving This Behind
#29
The Way The Guy Next To Me Is Sitting
Edda Kamphues 1 year ago
Man spreading is a serious issue during commutes. And, sorry if I'm only half the size of you (at best), I still need a bit of room...
Michael None 1 year ago
Let's not gender this behavior Edda. Women do this too nowadays.
Load More Replies... Gozer LeGozerian 1 year ago
His knee would be on the opposite side of his leg of he kept that up
Itsmeagain 1 year ago (edited)
a man sat next to me for a half hour journey. his manspread was ridiculous, leaving me perched onthe esge of my seat. He had a briefcase on his knee which he opened as we neared the end of the journey...inside it was a kitkat and an orange!
Broadredpanda 1 year ago
These don't look that different tbf. If the guy isn't bothering you, don't b***h about it
#30
Just Chilling On The Train
#31
He Tried To Use My Foot As A Pillow
Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
He does look way too happy down there lol
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Continuing To Play A Loud Video On The Bus With No Headphones Even After Asking Her To Stop
Boop the Snoot. Pound the Paw. 1 year ago
I'd sit in the seat right behind her and kick the back of her seat repeatedly.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I'd sit in the seat, lean forward to watch, and start making commentary. "OMG! I can't believe she did that! Wow, do you think he's going to finally propose to his girlfriend???" (I have no idea what that show is; I'd make comments on whatever was happening in the scenes, lol)
Load More Replies... Ben Ballard 1 year ago
Swift knee to the elbow as you walk passed her, then when the phone hits the deck, kick it down the bus. If she says something to you, tell her "I'm sorry, I have IMT syndrome. Involuntary Muscle Twitch syndrome, it's a neurological disorder." Fifty points if you can kick it out of the door when they open at the next stop....
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
Oops! Didn’t mean to trip and knock your phone out of the door when it opened! So sorry!
Craig Boddys 1 year ago
Oops, I slipped as the bus stopped and accidentally slapped your phone out of your hand.. I'm soooooo sorry, I slipped again and kicked it out of the door into the street.
#33
Going The Extra Mile To Not Touch The Handrail With His Hand
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
And the irony that he’s wearing a mask. Because he’s concerned with germs…
#34
This Woman Taking Up 8 Seats With Her Stuff On A Full Train
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
This calls for a gentle moving of alllllll those bags to the floor! (emphasis on GENTLE, be the better/bigger person, don't be a d-bag too!)
Roxy222uk 1 year ago
Are there not guards on these trains? I'd fetch the guard for something like this.
sturmwesen 1 year ago
nope..just the ticket checking person ...no security
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Start To Wonder Why The Train Carriage Is Starting To Smell, Glance Over And Shoes Are On The Floor And Gammy Feet Are On The Seat. Gotta Love British Rail
Happy Onion 1 year ago
Excuse me, do you realize your feet smell like my dog's fungal infection? You may want to see a doctor about that.
Weltschmerz 1 year ago
You can actually get fined for this in the UK, although how often that happens I've no idea!!
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Broadredpanda 1 year ago
I would be saying something. I would with a lot of these disrespectful MFs on this thread
Kayci Styles 1 year ago
I would loudly ask what smells like hot garbage and then loudly "realize" that she doesn't have shoes on.
#36
This Woman Who Thinks It's Appropriate To Use A Seat On The T For Her Shopping Bags
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Yep, that would be a "walk right over to the seat and grab each bag gently and gently set them on the floor and sit in the seat" moment for me XD
tee-lena 1 year ago
You're too kind. Ima dump s**t after asking them to move once. That's as kind as I am
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This Guy Taking Up Three Seats On The Bus While Watching A Movie Without Headphones
CG 1 year ago
Still a díck move. Who's to say a lot of people won't try coming on the bus on the next stop?
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Some Jerk Just Spilled His Beer All Over Me On The Bus
#39
Smelt Cigarettes Coming From Someone On My Bus, First Thought They Were Smoking. Turns Out They Were Trashing My Bus. They're A Regular On The Service And I Will Be Calling Them Out On It When They Next Get On. Made The Bus Smell For The Duration Of The Route But I Did Clean It Up When I Got Back
#40
On A Public Bus.. That Is Absolutely Disgusting
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I THINK they're just calluses, but they still do look super grody :(
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Bringing Your “Service Animal” Duck In The Train So You Can Sit On The Disabled Seating
Deborah 1 year ago
By federal law, only DOGS can be service animals!! The only exception is the use of miniature horses as guide animals. That's it.
titus 1 year ago
really? you say that because the duck forgot to put the sign on her/his human service animal
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I opened the photo to full size - hard to tell from how the duck is laying but it's probably a harness or diaper like this one made for ducks: https://crazy-k-farm.myshopify.com/products/hen-holster-with-removable-liners-for-pet-ducks
Load More Replies... Craig Boddys 1 year ago
Entitled a*****e playing the system instead of getting a job. Don't care what your disability is (if she actually has one), a duck is not a service animal.
Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 1 year ago
Having a service animal doesn't mean that you are automatically considered disabled and are allowed to use handicapped seating/areas. There are invisible disabilities (I have several), I seriously doubt that duck is a trained & certified service animal. Could be an emotional support animal, in which case she is NOT entitled to use handicapped areas. But I'm guessing that is just a pet. FYI, you are allowed to ask if it's an actual certified service animal. People who need and have them are required to carry at least a copy of the animals certification with them to prove it. If they can't/won't/refuse to, then they can be made to leave wherever they are. And service animals should always be wearing some type of vest showing that, too.
Deborah 1 year ago
THIS IS WRONG!! Read the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is easily found online. Emotional support animals are not allowed the same access. Again according to the ADA, there is NO requirement for any sort of certification or papers. Again, there is NO requirement for any special vest or harness. If you need a service dog you ARE disabled.
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Disturbing Everyone On The Train
BrunoVI 1 year ago
I would hope someone could recognize him so he could be arrested. Making giant hamper of cereal is one thing; spilling it out onto the floor is just low-grade terrorism.
David Morgan 1 year ago
"We aren't arresting you for the terrorism, we're arresting you for the low-effort. If you're going to be an arsehole, at least commit to the part".
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Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero" 1 year ago
He would have found himself, face down, being used like a squeegee, to clean up that mess.
oceanseleven225 1 year ago
this made me laugh so hard we have that container exactly and use it to hold old mcdonalds happy meal toys 👌
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
I thought old McDonalds had farm animals??
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Subway Pimple Popper
HardBoiledBlonde 1 year ago
Although I am nonviolent, this cretin needs a knuckle punch to their arm.
#44
Full Bus But The Bag Needs A Seat
Thomas Ewing 1 year ago
Or if the bag is flying out the door she's sitting next to.
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#45
Corona Ain’t Gonna Get Her 200iq
Elladine DesIsles 1 year ago
She may be safe(ish) from covid, but hypoxia on the other hand... And this strategy suggests she really didn't have brain cells to spare in the first place.
Thomas Ewing 1 year ago
A teeny puff of sneezing powder is all she needs...
Load More Replies... Gracie Mae 1 year ago
wonder how long it takes for condensation to build up inside--or if she avoids that by having holes drilled into it lol
Craig Boddys 1 year ago
Imagine if she parted and the air went up her back, out of her collar, into that plastic box, and you held your hand on the top as she's trying to take it off..... "No, no, keep it on, it's safer"
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
I wonder if she drilled any holes in the bottom of it so she doesn't pass out from oxygen depravation
#46
Trying To Sleep On A Long Bus Ride And This Person Has Their Phone On Full Brightness
#47
Good Night
Tabitha 1 year ago
Yeah, kicked right out the door at the very next stop.
Load More Replies... Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
Lol his face is gonna smell like a*s after being face down in a publicly used seat
Panda Panda Bo Banda 1 year ago
I have no problem with people spreading out if there's plenty of empty seats
#48
In A Crowded Bus Back To Campus And This Guy Decides He Needs His Space
Christine Peverley 1 year ago
They only do it because everyone is too scared to speak up to them!
#49
Pos (To The Right) Blocks A Handicap Section Of A Metropolitan Train With Their Bicycle
Cathy Homan 1 year ago
See this every day. As a disabled rider with a mobility device. I have to stand majority of the time. Because luggage, strollers (rarely has a kid), bikes, etc
#50
Boomer Refuses To Give Up Extra Seat On A Packed Rush-Hour Train Because His Bag Is Using It. Then Puts On Fox News With No Headphones. Gotta Get Those Feet Up On It
Ellinor 1 year ago
Growing up in a busy city taught me that sometimes, you're allowed to sit on a bag.
Michael Largey 1 year ago
What does his age have to do with it? If he were younger, would it be ok?
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 1 year ago
What kind of train is this? I've never seen one with just one seat on one side and then metal railings in the middle.
Broadredpanda 1 year ago
Stop using BOOMER! Most of these posts were from the younger generation so STOP! With boomer bashing
#51
People Applying Nail Polish On The Subway. For Those Who Do Not Know, Nail Polish Stinks
#52
A Mom Letting Her Kid Play With Her Vape On The Subway. When The Kid Tried To Put It In His Mouth, She Said, "Nooo, Don't Do That"
Yellow dot 1 year ago
"Noooo don't do exactly what you see mommy do! Monkey see, monkey DON'T" that's actually a quote from my grandmother when she would smoke in front of us 🙄
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
If you don't want your baby doing it don't do it yourself. Get your c**p together and be a parent!
#53
This Is What We Call A Subway Creature
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
I don’t have any more f***s to give. I would be walking back and forth right in front of that camera, ruining every shot, the whole damned time. Unless they can show me their official permit from the city to use the space as a film or photo shoot set, they can go pound sand if they b***h. Also, if I’m expected to be an extra in the background, they better damned well pay me scale for the day.
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Trying To Sleep On An Overnight Bus, Dude In Front Of Me Has His Phone On Full Brightness. Dimmed Phone To The Left For Scale
WindySwede 1 year ago
OP "Currently in Vietnam. This type of bus is very common for longer trips within the country. Roughly translates to “Laying beds bus” "
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Teenager Sat Opposite Me On The Train. Here's How He Left His Seat
#56
Having A Light On The Public Train At 8 In The Morning
#57
Feeling Relaxed While Using Public Transportation
I've often seen those posts about naked feet weirdos in planes (presumably from the US), I always thought most of them are so gross that they must be fake. TIL that it's a real thing, so this is what I've seen in a German long-distance train (ICE), in the first class carriage. Bon appetit!
#58
This Guy Hanging From One Of His Belts To Show People That His Belts Are Good Quality. Egyptian Metro Sellers Are A Different Species
#59
Lovely Woman Who’s A Regular On My Bus Decided To Bring Her Shopping Haul With Her On The Commute Home
#60
Close To 0 Availabe Seats. Passengers Entering, No Reaction From The Passengers With Bags On The Seats
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Or pick up the bag, drop it on their lap, and sit down. Not a good idea if they’re the opposite gender, as it could be misinterpreted, especially these days (because of all the a*****e pervs doing it for their jollies). But a woman dropping another woman’s bag in her lap to sit in the seat that bag was in—-or a man doing the same with another man’s bag—-wouldn’t raise anyone’s eyebrows.
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RM 1 year ago
Putting your bag on the empty seat next to you is not an issue. There's not a lot of room in most bus seats so there's no point being even more crowded with stuff on your lap until you need to be. It's only an issue if, when the bus fills up you don't move it if someone needs the seat. However, rather than complaining and taking photos, maybe if the person getting on the bus simply asked, the person with the bag will move it.
Rose the Cook 1 year ago
Looks like students, I remember when something like this would be reported to the school resulting in detention for all who took that bus on the day.
Jason Boyd 1 year ago
This is the female version of manspreading. Always a large handbag or pack to take up that seat with and intensive avoidance of eye contact.
Ben Ballard 1 year ago
Go down the entire carriage, picking up each bag and then dumping them in the luggage area. Don't say anything when confronted and sit down.
#61
When You’re 6’4 And The Person In Front Of You Maxes Out Their Reclining Seat
NoWayNoWay 1 year ago
He does, but the other person also has a right to be comfortable. People who recline are divs
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Dear Ana Belle, Using Nail Polish To Tag The Train Is Just As Trashy As Spray Paint. You Are Not #1 For This
#63
Just A Normal Day
#64
A Bloke Tucking Into Full English Breakfast On The Tube
Chloe 1 year ago
I mean, so long as he isn't disturbing anyone else and just eating, I don't have a huge problem with this. Weird thing to eat on a train (maybe if it was in a Tupperware it would be less weird), but I wouldn't say obnoxious or disrespectful.
David Morgan 1 year ago
Food generally has a smell, and some has more than others. This might be only middle of the road in terms of smell, but nevertheless it is affecting other people than just them.
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In The Train - Because Laptops Are Overated
#66
Romance Is Is Still Alive
#67
This Inconsiderate Rapunzel
Happy Onion 1 year ago
Cross your legs and let your knees pull her hair accidently. Or sneeze and brush it with you hand so she feels it.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I know it's tempting to be like "scissors! cut that hair off!" or suggest braiding, knotting, or pulling on the hair/putting chewing gum in the hair, but (in the US at least) that is assault/battery. You can be arrested for touching or otherwise damaging someone else's hair without consent. I know it's infuriating and I'm not justifying what this person is doing, but condoning assault/battery as "getting back" at them is not cool either. Much better to pretend to sneeze repeatedly, as NO ONE can prove you did it on purpose XD
Ben Ballard 1 year ago
If you stick the hair to the back of the seat with duct tape, you've not ACTUALLY touched it.?
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Putting Your Feet Up On A Table In A Bus Therefore Blocking The Only Four People Seats In A Bus Coming From The Airport
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I'd sit in the seat opposite her feet, and lean forward until her feet/shoes touched my chest (I know, grody af, but I'd make this sacrifice.) I'd then say, very loudly, "STOP TOUCHING MY BREASTS! GET YOUR FEET OFF OF MY BREASTS!" - in fact, I don't think one would even need to lean forward to have those feet touch their chest - this inconsiderate d-bag is REALLY splayed out.
#70
Stuck In A Crowded Tram And Someone Decides To Use Two Handles
#71
Somebody Dropped Their Coffie On The Bus
Yellow dot 1 year ago
As the bus speeds up, slows down and turns, the coffee will slowly make this pattern
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Boomer Blocks Entire Pathway With Her Cart Instead Of Sitting In The Designated Area For Things Like This In The Front Of The Bus
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
This is when you walk down the aisle and "trip" over the cart. Make sure to carefully fall so you don't hurt yourself, but knock over the cart on your way down. Then loudly say "OW! I'M HURT! WHY ARE YOU BLOCKING THE AISLE? YOU PUT YOUR CART THERE ON PURPOSE!" Shame is one of the most glorious weapons, especially public shame XD
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Campy 1 year ago
Most of these are easily solvable. I always enjoy teaching people there's always a bigger a*****e.
Nils Skirnir 1 year ago
Problem with calling out people in US is that many of these asshats, even the 12 year old girls, are armed.
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Ace 1 year ago
I love the poll optons of " Unsolicited coughing". I mean, is there such a things as solicited coughing?
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
New definition - "coffee" - someone who is coughed over.
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Janissary35680 1 year ago
In the "What do you think" section here, there should be a fifth choice: All of the above
Bertha Madott 1 year ago
There are problems in my large city with homeless and other marginalized people in public transit. They ride around all day to stay warm. The worst example I (F76) saw recently.: Totally naked woman wrapped in a skimpy towel. Sores on her body. Very close cropped hair. (Lice?). Incredibly sad situation.
Itsmeagain 1 year ago
I think BP has a cheek blurring out the last entry and asking for a fee!
Campy 1 year ago
Most of these are easily solvable. I always enjoy teaching people there's always a bigger a*****e.
Nils Skirnir 1 year ago
Problem with calling out people in US is that many of these asshats, even the 12 year old girls, are armed.
Load More Replies... Ace 1 year ago
I love the poll optons of " Unsolicited coughing". I mean, is there such a things as solicited coughing?
Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
New definition - "coffee" - someone who is coughed over.
Load More Replies... Janissary35680 1 year ago
In the "What do you think" section here, there should be a fifth choice: All of the above
Bertha Madott 1 year ago
There are problems in my large city with homeless and other marginalized people in public transit. They ride around all day to stay warm. The worst example I (F76) saw recently.: Totally naked woman wrapped in a skimpy towel. Sores on her body. Very close cropped hair. (Lice?). Incredibly sad situation.
Itsmeagain 1 year ago
I think BP has a cheek blurring out the last entry and asking for a fee!
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