The 10 most annoying things a person can do on the tube
We all know commuting is a pain, especially when we’re crammed onto a tube, packed in like animals to the slaughterhouse. However, we also know how useful the underground network is, and, gripe as we do, deep down we still love its ease. As we all continue to use the tube, and as London continues to expand, we should all take a little more care to make the journey as bearable as possible. Here are the top 10 most annoying things to do on the tube.
Push
Quite possibly one of the most infuriating things on the tube are the certain individuals who feel it is acceptable to aggressively shove strangers rather than wait another 2 minutes for the next train. Wait! Just Wait!
Listen to loud music
Being stuck on a long commute near someone listening to his or her atrocious music is not ideal. If a grown man wants to listen to 90’s trance at 8 in the morning that’s fine, just make sure everyone else doesn’t have to rave along too.
Refuse to move down the isle
As the train pulls up, you can always spy the empty aisles, and as the doors open, and those inside see the dozens of people attempting to clamber onboard, they still refuse to make more room. Please, please just move down the aisles, its really not that hard!
Sneeze
Ok, ok, so we can’t control our nasal explosions, but what we can do is treat them with care, a tissue perhaps, a turn of the head in another direction, a hand in front of the face – anything that will stop that goo spraying over unsuspecting civilians. It’s just simple manners really!
Ignore those who need a seat more than you
We’ve all seen the young men and women who sit in the priority seat and vacantly stare at their copy of the Evening Standard, pretending not to have seen the elderly, pregnant or disabled person in front of them. Offer your seat, stand up and insist, it may be the tube, but we can all still be gentlemen and women.
Breathe on others
A warm release of stagnant morning breath blows gently onto the back of your neck, sending shivers of disgust down your spine. I know we’ve all experienced this. Even when the tube is packed to the brim, it should be perfectly easy to exhale away from the vicinity of others. Think about it!
Be drunk
Far less an issue for the morning commute, although it does happen occasionally, but having to be in a confined space with someone (or many) drunkards is far from enjoyable. They’re loud, obnoxious and ever so invasive. If you’re drunk then walk, taxi or Uber yourself around the city, please!
Stand in front of the door
When getting off the tube, there’s nothing more stressful than the prospect of the doors closing before you’re out. All it takes is for the people waiting to refuse to stand to the side and you’re done for. Move to the side, let everyone off, and then resume your fight if needs really be.
Bring luggage during rush hour
Nothing causes more grievance than someone lugging a fully loaded suitcase onto the tube during rush hour. Not only does it take up precious space, it almost always causes a stubbed toe or a minor tumble. If you’ve got luggage, find another route!
Forget your manners
Now this one goes for all of the above, manners are simple. If someone moves for you, say thank you, if you accidentally bump into someone, apologise. It’s very, very simple – just remember that!
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