Where are people's manners? - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 28-02-12, 10:30 AM

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.

28-02-12, 10:45 AM

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

timwilky · 28-02-12, 11:09 AM

You travel cattle class, you are treated like cattle.

28-02-12, 12:26 PM

This is the reason why we have bikes.

Sir Trev · 28-02-12, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by timwilky

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 · 28-02-12, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 28-02-12, 12:42 PM

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 · 28-02-12, 01:10 PM

They atrophied away - the entitlement society.

Coincidence? Hmmm...

Jayneflakes · 28-02-12, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SoulKiss

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...

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

andrewsmith · 28-02-12, 01:55 PM

Nah Northern Rail have cattle class
Middlesbrough to Carlisle

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

28-02-12, 10:30 AM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Where are people's manners? 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. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

28-02-12, 10:45 AM	#2
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where are people's manners? 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 Last edited by missyburd; 28-02-12 at 10:46 AM.

28-02-12, 11:09 AM	#3
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Where are people's manners? You travel cattle class, you are treated like cattle. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

28-02-12, 12:26 PM	#4
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where are people's manners? This is the reason why we have bikes.

28-02-12, 12:42 PM	#7
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Where are people's manners? 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. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

28-02-12, 01:10 PM	#8
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Where are people's manners? They atrophied away - the entitlement society. Coincidence? Hmmm... __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

28-02-12, 01:55 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Where are people's manners? Nah Northern Rail have cattle class Middlesbrough to Carlisle Used to it as its sardine class on some buses in the morning __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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