Another train observation. I have recently been spending what seems like the better part of every day (2 hours a day, 3 days a week) and have worked out the secret to two of every commuters biggest fears.
Fear 1. Sitting next to strangers.
When there is a spare seat next to you and you don't want anybody to sit there, simply look eagerly at everybody that is getting onto the train. Most people will simply ignore you and find alternate seating (sometimes even standing to avoid sitting next to you).
Fear 2. Random conversations with strangers.
When a total stranger begins a conversation with you, you should ask very personal questions in response, completely ignoring their initial conversation starter, eg. 'If you get herpies how do you think you would tell your wife/husband?' or say 'I'm glad you brought it up...' then begin to talk nonsense for a while. Both options will result in the person quickly ceasing the conversation.
Im writing this on the train, the girl behind me just laughed out loud as she was reading over my shoulder. Now she is all red with imbaresment, what a strange girl.
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