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Types of People You Encounter On the Train

From pole hoggers to loud mouths, you'll see it all.

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Types of People You Encounter On the Train
Boston University: Parking and Transportation

Taking the bus and train to school everyday is an interesting and unique experience. You learn a lot about yourself and others around you. Of course when you’re on the train always use caution and be aware of your surroundings, because there are crazy people out there that will do crazy things without explanation. All those people happen to take the train and/or bus. I’ve encountered more “unique” people on the train than in “normal” settings/ situations. Now I know, it’s easy to judge a book by its cover (which I try not to do, but I’m human, we all judge at times) but sometimes while being attentive you can’t help but notice certain people amongst everyone else. Most of the time taking the train is very entertaining and some people just have interesting personalities, but other times it can get scary when you hear 2 or more individuals arguing and getting ready to swing arms. These are the types of people you encounter on the train (aka the T).

1. The Loud Mouth: The person who makes it clear that they're going to have a lengthy phone conversation for the entire bus or train to hear. "Hey Auntie, did that rash ever go away?" We're all sitting at the edge of our seats dying to know if Auntie's rash ever went away now.

2. The Pole Hogger: The person who just decides to wrap their body around the pole, so no one else can hold on, because I really enjoy flying across the bus/train when the gas is accelerated and not having anything to hold onto. (Sarcasm, of course)


3. The "There's More Room Guys, Let Me In" Person: If you want to lose a limb to get on the train that's fine, but I think I'll wait for the next train. I get it, we all have somewhere to be and want to be on time for work, school, etc but if there's no room then leave it be!

4. The "I need to finish this essay/report/assignment person": *casually pulls out laptop in the middle of a crowded train* I don't know how people do it, I would not be able to concentrate on doing work on a laptop on a crowded train.

5. The Seat Hogger: This is the person that puts all their belongs on an empty seat that others could potential use. I get it, you may have a lot of things to carry but what if an elderly woman wanted to sit or a kid? Instead, they decide to put their legs up and call it a day. Must be nice.

6. The people who eat cooked meals: Eating a candy bar on the train, that's fine! I don't know how people can eat full/hot meals on the train. A. How are you comfortable? B. I wouldn't want a bunch of strangers breathing on my food. C. I wouldn't want to stink up the train with my food, then have everyone glare at me, like these people in the photo below.

7. The Lovey Dovey Couple: I don't need to explain this, you all know what I'm talking about. A kiss or two is fine, but once you start full on making out, please find a room.

The list goes on and on about the different people you encounter on the train. All very interesting people and situations but sometimes it's best to just put your headphones in and avert your eyes, then there are times where something is so entertaining and odd that you can't look away. Either way the train can teach many valuable lessons.

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