You probably clicked on this article because you think you can relate to it. Or maybe you just want to read this for entertainment. Either way, I think everyone has ridden the train at some point in their life. Maybe you rely on it to get to and from work everyday. Maybe you use it to travel and visit family. Or maybe you just want to head somewhere to get food, see a concert, and enjoy a night out. I've been on the train a lot more than usual these past few months, and I've been people-watching. You can admit it, we've all done it at some point or another. Riding the train isn't just for transportation anymore. It also serves as entertainment to me ... and sometimes as an annoyance. Just like America, the train and the people on it are a melting pot. Here are the seven types of people you can/will encounter on the train.
1. The Crying Child
This is probably the first person that you will notice on your train ride. You'll probably never see them, but you'll hear them. Accompanied by the child's screams will be the mother/father quietly trying to make them stop. You can try to put your headphones in, but you will continue to hear them. Hopefully they're getting off soon...
2. The One With Too Much Luggage
3. The Stranger Headed The Same Place As You
You're looking out the window minding your own business when you overhear a stranger mention what stop they're getting off at. You realize that it's your stop too and you automatically feel better knowing that you aren't alone. Maybe you'll keep glancing over at them to make sure you don't miss your stop.4. The Headphone Blaster
Just like The Screaming Child, you can hear this person from far away. Sometimes they will have a decent taste in music, and sometimes they won't. Either way, it's probably really annoying to you and every around you. You'll wonder how anyone can stand to listen to their music at such a volume.
5. The Too Loud Conversationers
This can be further divided into two categories: The Woman Talking On Her Phone and The Noisy People In Front of You. The Woman Talking On Her Phone will be on her phone for a very long period of time. She probably doesn't realize that everyone can hear her and that yes, we were all eavesdropping. We really couldn't care less, but it's hard to ignore. Now, The Noisy People In Front Of You can be a mother yelling at her child for being annoying, the rowdy group of friends who can't shut up, or the arguing couple. No matter who it is, you know that what they say isn't relevant to you, but you can't help but listen anyways.
6. The Distracted Rider
This person is either a first-time on the train or really distracted because they realized that they got on the wrong train. They will frantically call someone exclaiming to them and the entire train that they got on the wrong train. You can't help but feel bad for them, but at the same time, it's really not that hard.
7. The Other Annoying Child
Depending on what time of the day you are traveling, you may only see a few of them. At others times, you have the possibility of encountering all of them. Now, these are just seven of the many people you have the chance of seeing. Other people you might see will be: The Man Who Helps You With You Bags, The Drunk Guys, and The One Eating Smelly Food. These people aren't on the train as much as the others, but you're bound to see them every once in a while.
Happy train traveling!
