Having spent a lot of time on trains getting annoyed with other passengers, I thought I would compile a nice little list for you all of rules to make other passengers think you are the travelling companion from heaven.
1) Please allow all other people to get off the train before you get on. It only increases the risk of people being stuck on a train they wanted to get off at two stops ago.
2) Men should give up their seats for ladies. I don't care how unpolitically correct that sounds. That is unless they have reached retirement age, then they are well within their rights to remain in their seats. Unless retirement age lady requires seat, then they should stand.
3) Do not spread yourself out when sat next to someone. You wouldn't like to be squished. So don't be a 'squisher'!
4) If it is a busy train do not pile your bags on a window seat and sit in the isle seat. It's rude and inconsiderate.
5) Do not fall asleep on the shoulder of a stranger. It is an uncomfortable experience for them, even if you are quite comfortable.
6) Please take your rubbish with you off the train. Unless it's newspapers or magazines. They are good to read.
7) If the person has earphones in, they probably don't want to talk. Leave them alone for godsake!
8) Be polite to train staff, they are only doing their job. it's not their fault that the train is delayed/your ticket is invalid/you missed the train.
9) Do not lie and say you have reserved a seat if you haven't. One day someone will ask to see your ticket as proof. Then you will look like an idiot.
10) If someone asks to sit in the empty seat next to you. Accept graciously, do not huff and sigh. It just makes things awkward for the rest of the journey.
11) If you are in the mood for being friendly then strike up conversation with the person next to you. They might be very interesting!
12) Do not sit and stare at a person, no matter how sexy they are. It just makes you look weird and them feel uncomfortable.
13) Please refrain from burping or farting. Hold it in or go to the bathroom.
14) Don't put your feet on seats. Dirty buggers.
15) Smile at at least to one person, it will cheer them up and the act of smiling will make you happy too!
16) If you cannot or refuse to follow the points above, get the flipping BUS!
Funny. If you got the bus surely there would be similar rules too?
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