Okay before I start I know I'm going to annoy someone BUT! Frankly I'm tired of people taking up more than a seat on the train. I am an infrequent traveller by train as my preferred mode of transport is a bicycle. With the inclement weather over the past few weeks I have had to take the train on a number of occasions. I have identified several thoughtless commuters
1. Big Guy
This guy is large and sits on the inside seat with much of him spreading into the outer seat. They make no effort to pull themselves in and make the outer seat a very uncomfortable place for a normal sized adult.
2. Wannabe Big Guy
Not as big as Big Guy but generally tries to emulate him. Sits inside often locating a bag between his legs to maximise his bulk.
3. Elbow Man.
Generally one of the first two but with the added affliction of having to have his arms by his side. Often playing a game on an electronic device which requires gyration of said elbows to maximise the discomfort inflicted on the occupier of the external seat.
4. Outer Man
This can be one of the most infuriating of them all. Always sits in the outer seat, some of the worst offenders use the inner seat as a luggage store. This guy takes great exception to anyone trying to access the inner seat.
Bottom line is that there is one fare on the train and we all pay it. Maybe there should be an arrangement whereby larger people can pay for two tickets and occupy two seats
Am I getting old and cranky or am I airing the views of many?
1. Big Guy
This guy is large and sits on the inside seat with much of him spreading into the outer seat. They make no effort to pull themselves in and make the outer seat a very uncomfortable place for a normal sized adult.
2. Wannabe Big Guy
Not as big as Big Guy but generally tries to emulate him. Sits inside often locating a bag between his legs to maximise his bulk.
3. Elbow Man.
Generally one of the first two but with the added affliction of having to have his arms by his side. Often playing a game on an electronic device which requires gyration of said elbows to maximise the discomfort inflicted on the occupier of the external seat.
4. Outer Man
This can be one of the most infuriating of them all. Always sits in the outer seat, some of the worst offenders use the inner seat as a luggage store. This guy takes great exception to anyone trying to access the inner seat.
Bottom line is that there is one fare on the train and we all pay it. Maybe there should be an arrangement whereby larger people can pay for two tickets and occupy two seats
Am I getting old and cranky or am I airing the views of many?