Where are people's manners?

[Littlepeahead]

This morning two large men barged in front of me to get on the train.

I then had the pleasure of a delayed journey into Liverpool Street made so much worse by some large young numpty sitting opposite me with his ipod headphones blasting out tinny R&B loud enough to disturb the rest of the carriage. He also sniffed loudly around every 20 seconds and chewed gum with his mouth open.

He was aware that at least 3 people opposite him were all glaring at him but didn't seem to know or care why.

Whatever happened to chewing with your mouth shut, carrying a hankerchief and showing consideration for others.

I was so tempted to say 'I've heard you have a really small penis' near him quietly and then when he couldn't hear me over his music shout it a bit louder.

[missyburd]

Aye, public transport ain't the most pleasant of experiences these days. Not that it was ever first rate and I don't know if it's me being particularly averse to it after having the luxury of solitary riding but if I'm forced to use it now I spend the whole time cringing...

Should have fallen into him accidentally thus yanking his earplugs out and then dropping the appendage comment :-P

[timwilky]

You travel cattle class, you are treated like cattle.

[wyrdness]

This is the reason why we have bikes.

[Sir Trev]

You travel cattle class, you are treated like cattle.

Chiltern Trains only have cattle class :(.

Even if I wanted to pay extra to get away from some of the bottom feeders LPH encounters I don't have the option.

[SoulKiss]

This morning two large men barged in front of me to get on the train.

I then had the pleasure of a delayed journey into Liverpool Street made so much worse by some large young numpty sitting opposite me with his ipod headphones blasting out tinny R&B loud enough to disturb the rest of the carriage. He also sniffed loudly around every 20 seconds and chewed gum with his mouth open.

He was aware that at least 3 people opposite him were all glaring at him but didn't seem to know or care why.

Whatever happened to chewing with your mouth shut, carrying a hankerchief and showing consideration for others.

I was so tempted to say 'I've heard you have a really small penis' near him quietly and then when he couldn't hear me over his music shout it a bit louder.

And none of the 3 starers thought to actually get his attention and ask him to turn it down, offer him a hankie and advise him about sounding like a cow chewing the cud?

S

[Littlepeahead]

I was tempted but just couldn't be bothered this morning. I was also tempted to drop my bottle of water open into his lap. Or punch him very hard but Mr LPH gets cross when I get into fights.

[Sid Squid]

They atrophied away - the entitlement society.

Coincidence? Hmmm...

[Jayneflakes]

And none of the 3 starers thought to actually get his attention and ask him to turn it down, offer him a hankie and advise him about sounding like a cow chewing the cud?

S

Let's be honest, British politeness makes it almost impossible to complain. Then, once a person has bucked up enough courage to finally complain, the Pikey toad being complained at stands up all indignant and stabs them to death! This makes the rest of the passengers late for work and every one hates the person who complained! The late people get into work at last, where they get called in to the managers office and given notice of redundancy! You know what happens next... :smt070

This ladies and gentlemen is why I ride a bike. It is far safer. :smt038

[andrewsmith]

Nah Northern Rail have cattle class
Middlesbrough to Carlisle

Used to it as its sardine class on some buses in the morning

[DaveyF]

Morning rail commute is a b****. I know this, I accept it and it doesn't get to me. Sleep is my best way of dealing with it.

[SoulKiss]

Let's be honest, British politeness makes it almost impossible to complain. Then, once a person has bucked up enough courage to finally complain, the Pikey toad being complained at stands up all indignant and stabs them to death! This makes the rest of the passengers late for work and every one hates the person who complained! The late people get into work at last, where they get called in to the managers office and given notice of redundancy! You know what happens next... :smt070

This ladies and gentlemen is why I ride a bike. It is far safer. :smt038
So, "Might is Right" is the new British Way?

Perhaps the guy in question didn't realise how useless his headphones are at making his music "personal"?

Perhaps he would have appreciated the tip-off?

Just assuming saying "excuse me, can you please turn that down a bit" will get you killed is WHY some people get away with what they do.

And yes, just the other week, on a bus from Croydon, I did ask someone to turn their music down.