Why do people avoid sitting next to me on public transport?

A bus is not an event, mixer or meeting. They don't come in a bus to meet new people, just try to get on with their business. So in a small space with all strangers, people tend to build a wall between them and others ie. sitting away from strangers.



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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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In a recent study at the University of California at Berkley, researchers discovered that commuters are more inclined to stop using public transit if they experience delays which can be blamed on the transit agency. (Most people will forgive other inconveniences such as traffic, emergencies or mechanical failures.)

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A compliment is also likely to take the edge off of talking to someone on public transport, which some people will find uncomfortable. Then if they seem keen to talk to you about their clothes, hair or something else, you can open up with a couple more questions just to get a conversation started.

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Disadvantages of Public Transport Privacy is a big issue in public transport. There are a lot of crowds, and sometimes you need more space to sit. Public transport has a low level of comfort. Cleanliness can be a big issue if public transport vehicles are not well-maintained.

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Safety concerns add to the longstanding issues that discourage people from using public transit: how long trips take, the inconvenience of getting to a station and delays or interruptions. It doesn't help that some transit agencies are not being managed very well.

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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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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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Don't stare at her, don't lean on her unnecessarily. Mostly, you cannot impress her by not talking to her. Speak to her on some normal general topic, don't peak in to her personal details, befriend her. Also, make sure you stop if she doesn't sound interested.

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