In many countries public transport is great and it is used by locals and tourists alike. While public transport is the cheapest way to go from one place to another in many cities, there are things people do on public transport that should be avoided.
Let’s see the most annoying things people do on public transport and why everyone should stop doing them right away.
Yes, this is an article about how NOT to behave on public transport, and I’m writing it because I see many of these behaviours in my own country, but also abroad.
Some of these bad behaviours on public transport have been around for decades, others are new and they are often related to the technology we have access to nowadays.
I had made that it is because of many of these worst behaviours on public transport that I prefer to travel by car as often as I can – I have an electric car.
1. Some people forget to shower / use deodorant
One of the worst things that can happen is to be by first to sit next to someone who didn’t shower.
If it’s rush hour, then it’s very hard to go elsewhere – and doing that with only help you avoid that awful smell, but someone else will take your place and “ enjoy” it.
I know that there are some people with allergies to different types of deodorants, but I also know from doctors (dermatologists) that there are options that people with such allergies can use.
No one should have to travel next to you and discover that you smell bad.
2. (Sexual) Harassment / Inappropriate touching or talking
I’ve had my share of harassment on public transport (another important reason why I prefer to travel by car) that I can begin to convey the feelings that such an inappropriate behaviour generates.
It doesn’t matter if the harassment is done by a man or a woman, if it is inappropriate touching or talking, it should NEVER happen.
3. (Video)calls on speaker
This is one of the most annoying behaviours on public transport – and a more recent one than the others.
No one should hear about your problems, family or friends news, office gossip, etc. People just want to go where they need to be, in silence.
Everyone has their issues, and no one needs to hear other people’s lives unfolding.
4. Eating (especially with an open mouth) or drinking
Even if the means of public transportation is empty, it’s still considered bad behaviour to eat or drink.
Ok, I get drinking a bit of water or juice to keep hydrated especially if it’s hot outside. And that is not…