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What is the etiquette for bus sitting?

Only take up the space you need. Don't sit down in one seat and put your bag in the one next to you if the bus or train is crowded or starts filling up. Keep your feet and belongings out of the aisles and be careful not to block any doors either.



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Public Transportation Etiquette Offer your seat to elderly or disabled passengers. If the train or bus is crowded, make sure you leave room for people to move around you. Avoid using the phone as much as possible. If you do talk on the phone, try to keep conversations brief and speak quietly.

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Adjust your headrest so that it is supporting the middle of the back of your head. Keep your shoulders straight as much as possible, and try to avoid hunching forward. While sitting, make sure that both of your feet are resting on the footrest or on the floor in front of you.

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The middle Specifically, you should try to avoid the front and rear sections of the bus. Sitting in the middle gives you more protection during all types of crashes, including head-on and rear-end collisions. As far as the middle of the bus goes, your best bet is to sit in a row between the bus's tires.

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He concluded that those who sat at the front were forward-thinkers, people who chose the middle seats were independent-minded, while the back seats were occupied by rebellious passengers who didn't like their personal space being invaded.

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What things should we avoid while sitting in a bus? Stay seated unless you are holding on to a handrail. Keep hands, feet and items clear from closing doors. Keep your head and arms inside the bus window.

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Passengers are not required to sit while riding the bus. A bus driver can not force a person to sit down. Most buses have straps or poles for passengers to hold onto.

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A small survey of 77 drivers suggested a greeting from a passenger was meaningful to them, the researchers said. Of 116 passengers questioned at a bus station, 84% said they believed engaging with the driver had a positive impact, according to the findings.

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Do bus drivers like it when people say thank you? Dozens of London bus drivers who were interviewed as part of the research said passengers greeting them with 'good morning' or 'thank you' have a positive impact on their happiness and job satisfaction. They said it made them feel 'respected', 'seen' and 'appreciated'.

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Lean against the window and stretch out your legs. Sit on the aisle seat and listen to music to pretend not to hear people asking for the window seat. Place a large bag or multiple items in the empty seat to make it time-consuming to move. Look out the window with a blank stare to appear crazy.

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Riding upstairs is quieter and offers better views. For a special treat, consider sitting on front two seats for the excellent forward view.

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