Sociability in public transport (19)
leonardo5: How is the usual behaviour of passengers in the place where you live?
In Miami - I don't use public transportation in general except the occasional free train ride (one free and electronic- the People mover) no driver - the other has the train driver but he is separated from the passengers -
It really depends on the passengers - so get the whole train car involved in general pleasantries - and like in most big cities, there is a sense of trying to remain private and separate from the crowd.
and I think this behavior could include the talks in elevators in public building
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Ahhh...!!! In elevators the talks are limited to: 'good morning - 5th floor please- thank you...' no even weather talks.
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leonardo5: Ahhh...!!! In elevators the talks are limited to: 'good morning - 5th floor please- thank you...' no even weather talks.
Weather talks, usually mention the obvious that you have justexperienced walking to the Bus stop.
If you silently Fart justbefore your floor, and get off, you will not be blamed.
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I haven't used public transportation in a long time. However, any passengers I may have in my vehicle are usually victims, in which case they are generally either screaming or begging to be let go. 
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pedalguy59: If you silently Fart just
before your floor, and get off, you will not be blamed.
before your floor, and get off, you will not be blamed.
Ooohhh my God Pedal! While travelling in a crowded elevator, many times I think: How embarrasing would be if someone lets a fart into the tense silence among this bunch of unknown people. Fortunately never had to pass for this circunstance
I wonder if others afraid it too.
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My island is very small - most folks move around either by golf carts or bikes. We have very few private vehicles and taxis but in general everyone greets everyone - driving by or walking by.........that's why we are known as "La Isla Bonita" - very friendly and laid-back place to live.
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Greeting and especially thanking the bus driver is the norm, less so with train conductors until you are sold a ticket. Chat between passengers is also quite usual here in Wales, whether you know someone, or not, although it's not compulsory.
Occasionally, the whole carriage, or bus will get involved in an event, especially if it's a child being entertaining, or some banter between passengers is amusing (at my expense the last time I was on a train )
I find it a little odd when people are reticent on public transport. We have a lot of fun and social contact whilst travelling about here.
Occasionally, the whole carriage, or bus will get involved in an event, especially if it's a child being entertaining, or some banter between passengers is amusing (at my expense the last time I was on a train
) I find it a little odd when people are reticent on public transport. We have a lot of fun and social contact whilst travelling about here.
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leonardo5: As I'm using public transport everyday,this topic popped to mind today, observing the passengers' behaviour in the city where I live which is Córdoba, Argentina (largest city of 2 million inhabitants).
Observations on the bus:
1. Most of the passengers greet the driver of the bus when they come up.
2. Normally passengers do not talk to each other (unless they know of course). Even those who share a seat normally don't chat at all.
Observations on the taxi:
Normally the passenger talks to the driver. Of course,the intensity of talk depends on the personality of the driver and the passenger. But it is normal that they share at least one little talk. At least about the the climate.
How is the usual behaviour of passengers in the place where you live?
I watched the bus service in the city I lived in deteriorate over a thirty-year period. In the 1970's and '80's the drivers were, for the utmost part, very warm and congenial. Many knew their passengers by name, and showed great concern for individual cares and problems. By the 1990's, drivers had become curt, even aggressive, and many wouldn't say crap if they had a mouthful. There does seem to be a stepping-back of warmer personalities in many public oriented jobs. Perhaps because there are so many civil complaints from whiney-assed way-too-sensitive people out there.Observations on the bus:
1. Most of the passengers greet the driver of the bus when they come up.
2. Normally passengers do not talk to each other (unless they know of course). Even those who share a seat normally don't chat at all.
Observations on the taxi:
Normally the passenger talks to the driver. Of course,the intensity of talk depends on the personality of the driver and the passenger. But it is normal that they share at least one little talk. At least about the the climate.
How is the usual behaviour of passengers in the place where you live?
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Depends where you are, in an ethnically and racially diverse max-capacity locale the natural fissures created by compressed diversity make small talk a near sin amongst the backdrop of a lonely city. Talk to anyone on the London underground and they'll look at you like you broke into their house on Christmas day and pissed on their kids...
With one crucial exception - hot women. A hot woman is often charmed by a man who steps outside tube etiquette and summons up the the balls to say something. And I imagine it detracts from the feeling of being watched by the sea of hungry eyes.
Bus rides usually come with the expected "have a nice day" pleasantries to the driver and occassional banter with other passengers. Trains are much the same except on match days where almost anything is possible.
With one crucial exception - hot women. A hot woman is often charmed by a man who steps outside tube etiquette and summons up the the balls to say something. And I imagine it detracts from the feeling of being watched by the sea of hungry eyes.
Bus rides usually come with the expected "have a nice day" pleasantries to the driver and occassional banter with other passengers. Trains are much the same except on match days where almost anything is possible.
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Obstinance_Works:
Trains are much the same except on match days where almost anything is possible.
Trains are much the same except on match days where almost anything is possible.
Mach days...Yeah!!!. I had forgotten that. The buses that go to the stadiums are here one thing completely apart. Especially when they return after a match. I have travelled recently in these circumstances and the show was amazing. At times some of the passengers begin to jump while they sing songs(always about the team), and other passengers to imitate them. At times the bus seems that it will be disarmed by the jumps of 40 or 50 people at the same time.
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In buses here, most people would say hello to the driver on entering, and thank them when getting off the bus.
The drivers are generally quite helpful, especially if the passenger is a stranger/tourist. The driver will usually call them and tell them when it is their stop.
Some people converse on buses, and even more on trains. But it is usually the older generation.
Many people now have earphones in, and that kills any possibility of conversation.
The drivers are generally quite helpful, especially if the passenger is a stranger/tourist. The driver will usually call them and tell them when it is their stop.
Some people converse on buses, and even more on trains. But it is usually the older generation.
Many people now have earphones in, and that kills any possibility of conversation.
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mollybaby:
Some people converse on buses, and even more on trains. But it is usually the older generation.
Many people now have earphones in, and that kills any possibility of conversation.
Some people converse on buses, and even more on trains. But it is usually the older generation.
Many people now have earphones in, and that kills any possibility of conversation.
Aaaaaahh yeah... same thing here. Kids seem to be silly with the earphones in their ears. If someone ask them any question it seems that it wakes up them from their own world.
Here there is no greeting to the driver to get off since it is done through the back door. It is currently paid by magnetic card; so the driver have just to drive. But I remember years ago, when payment was made with money. Drivers had to really be magicians to manage the dense downtown traffic while at the same time they were giving changes to each passenger. That was really a hard work.
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Got onto a bus once, it was full.. Except for one seat in the front by the driver, the seat was the wrong way, facing all the other seats, there was an awkward moment when everyone, having nothing else to do was looking at me.. I stood in front of everyone and said "good morning class" before sitting down :) the whole bus was in hysterics
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serena123: Got onto a bus once, it was full.. Except for one seat in the front by the driver, the seat was the wrong way, facing all the other seats, there was an awkward moment when everyone, having nothing else to do was looking at me.. I stood in front of everyone and said "good morning class" before sitting down :) the whole bus was in hysterics
I like it!
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mollybaby: In buses here, most people would say hello to the driver on entering, and thank them when getting off the bus.
The drivers are generally quite helpful, especially if the passenger is a stranger/tourist. The driver will usually call them and tell them when it is their stop.
Some people converse on buses, and even more on trains. But it is usually the older generation.
Many people now have earphones in, and that kills any possibility of conversation.
The drivers are generally quite helpful, especially if the passenger is a stranger/tourist. The driver will usually call them and tell them when it is their stop.
Some people converse on buses, and even more on trains. But it is usually the older generation.
Many people now have earphones in, and that kills any possibility of conversation.
I tend to put my earphones in on bus or train journeys of any length.
I'd rather listen to music than screaming children or people talking about what they had for dinner/watched on TV last night
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serena123: Got onto a bus once, it was full.. Except for one seat in the front by the driver, the seat was the wrong way, facing all the other seats
Well... the only buses that have seats with 'wrong way' here, are trolleybuses. Although I've travelled on them a lot, it is better to avoid them. They are too big for the narrow streets of Córdoba downtown, they are driven exclusively by women (all other buses have male drivers) which plus with the trolles size generates multiple inconvenient (to say the least) and it is not rare that they end up freewheeling and out of service before taking you to your destination
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In China using public transport can be terrifying for the unwary, boarding trains is a mad rush, people even climb in via windows, having a seat ticket is no guarantee of being able to sit!! But once seated, the passengers return from Neanderthals to normal humans and will share their food, drinks and conversation with any and every one.
Buses are usually very crowded, incredibly noisy and not exactly clean, drivers chat with passengers or use their mobile phone, drink tea all while negotiating the rule-less road system. Passengers often use their phones too, shouting at the top of their voices to be heard above the din. Live animals accompany some passengers, I have yet to discover why a dog can travel free but a chicken needs a ticket. It makes for an interesting journey
Buses are usually very crowded, incredibly noisy and not exactly clean, drivers chat with passengers or use their mobile phone, drink tea all while negotiating the rule-less road system. Passengers often use their phones too, shouting at the top of their voices to be heard above the din. Live animals accompany some passengers, I have yet to discover why a dog can travel free but a chicken needs a ticket. It makes for an interesting journey
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People generally keep to themselves. Especially now as someone said, many are so glued to their iphones they'd probably be none the wiser if a thief swiped their bag.. reminds me, I once fell asleep on a train and had this almost happen. Luckily I awoke and yelled out (he dropped the purse). Trains are pretty much the same. Amusing when you hear the occasional bogans barking (talking just doesn't seem to fit) or yelling to each other in conversation. Anyway I like travelling in relative peace. I always thank the bus driver on alighting. Inconsiderate passengers are irritating, such as a couple with their kid and pram taking up the entire disabled seats on both sides of the bus, and not making room to accomodate a mother who boarded with a pram.
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Observations on the bus:
1. Most of the passengers greet the driver of the bus when they come up.
2. Normally passengers do not talk to each other (unless they know of course). Even those who share a seat normally don't chat at all.
Observations on the taxi:
Normally the passenger talks to the driver. Of course,the intensity of talk depends on the personality of the driver and the passenger. But it is normal that they share at least one little talk. At least about the the climate.
How is the usual behaviour of passengers in the place where you live?