Ever feel like your daily commute is a battleground of basic manners? A recent social media post by a Delhi Metro regular is sparking a conversation about the often-overlooked etiquette within the women's coach. This commuter, who journeys daily from West Delhi to Vishwavidyalaya, took to the online platform to air her grievances, highlighting six specific behaviors she finds utterly unacceptable.
She starts her post with a frank admission: "Since a lot of you do not seem to consider the fact that you're in a shared space, I'd like to share what i sufer (sic) through everyday during my commute to college because of how inconsiderate the people using the metro are." Interestingly, she mentions that the post was initially removed twice from the Delhi subreddit, hinting at the sensitivity of the topic.
So, what exactly is causing this commuter so much distress? Let's dive into the six points she raised:
Sneezing without covering up: This is a simple, yet crucial point. The commuter emphasizes the importance of basic hygiene, urging fellow passengers to wear masks when sick and to cover their sneezes to prevent the spread of germs. "Wear a mask if you're sick (basic manner hai bhai) Don't sneeze over someone else," she writes.
Aggressive boarding and deboarding: The mad rush to get on and off the train often leads to pushing and shoving, causing inconvenience and sometimes even conflict. The commuter even mentions witnessing a fight between two women over this issue at Rajendra Place.
Loud phone conversations: The peace and quiet of the coach is often shattered by passengers engaging in loud phone calls. The commuter pleads for consideration: "If you're on a call with your partner, don't force the whole coach to listen to your conversation, please tone it down."
Public video viewing without headphones: This is another common annoyance. The commuter appeals to passengers to use earphones when watching videos to avoid disturbing others.
Failure to offer seats to those in need: A fundamental aspect of considerate behavior is offering seats to those who may need them more, such as the elderly, pregnant women, or individuals with disabilities. The commuter believes it shouldn't be a struggle: "People around you shouldn't have to ask/fight you for a damn seat."
Sitting on the floor during crowded times: This action further exacerbates the problem, reducing available space and making it difficult for others to stand or move comfortably.
But here's where it gets controversial... The commuter acknowledges that these issues aren't exclusive to the women's coach. "Do not come for me saying that all these things happen in the general coach as well and I'm bringing women down by making this post about the ladies coach. I acknowledge the fact that all these things happen in the general coach as well and that has to change but I'm here to just share my personal experience as someone who uses the ladies coach only," she concludes.
What do you think? Do you agree with the commuter's observations? Are these issues prevalent in your daily commute, regardless of the coach? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let's start a conversation about how we can all make public transport a more pleasant experience!
