LRT Courtesy
I was riding LRT and it was packed like sardines. Of course, no one could escape the contact of bodies, the scent of dried mouth and that of the body perfume (be it expensive or natural).
One of the men was leaning his back on the door of the driver’s area. The other guy was clinging to the door with his hand. Then after a few moments, the former guy spoke, “You are hitting my face.” in a tone that was audible to most. The other guys naturally responded with a higher tone. They exchanged words and I was scared that that voice fight would turn into a physical one. (I just wonder how could they do it in the crowd. I couldn’t even raise my arms.) It’s a good thing they stopped.
For those who are riding the LRT or MRT, please bear in mind that we are all in the same boat. We could not help ourselves being hit or sometimes “harassed” accidentally. This is better than being a victim of a pickpocket, right? If you are not comfortable in such a scenario, then get a cab! Or move sideways or move to another location to avoid being touched. Don’t raise your voice due to discomfort. And to those who are mobile addicts, please momentarily cut your conversation. Your voice is not as sweet as that of the finalists in American Idol!
Manners are really disappearing when the animal inside of men is unleashed.
