Seating is generally limited on trains and buses, so it’s a blessing when you find one. However, taking up two when you only need one is considered greedy. One woman didn’t care that her bag took up a seat, and she learned a valuable and priceless lesson in the end.
No Patience
You never want a shouting match on public transportation, but one woman found herself in one. She was yelling that the seat in question was part of her personal space, but one passenger said they should remove her to get two more seats! No one had patience at that point.
No Patience
Train Manners
Countless people use public transportation each day and understand the official laws regarding it. However, there are also unspoken rules to follow, and one woman didn’t want to do that. Therefore, the other train passengers taught her a lesson she wouldn’t forget.
Train Manners
Rush Hour
Jessica Huit had had a chaotic day and was trying to get home from work. She knew New York City well and had seen just about everything on the trains. It was currently rush hour, and she was about to board the next one.
Rush Hour
Uncomfortable Experiences
During rush hour, a crowded train can be quite uncomfortable. Sometimes, you struggle to simply find a seat and sit down. Though there are no rules, it’s common knowledge to take one chair so that others can do the same.
Uncomfortable Experiences
Searching for a Seat
When Jessica got on the train, she was tired, though she knew it would be overcrowded because of rush hour. Still, she wanted to find a seat to relax in for her 1.5-hour ride. She finally found one and breathed a sigh of relief.
Searching for a Seat
A Vacant Seat
A young woman sat in the last carriage with a vacant seat beside her. Jessica looked around at everyone standing, wondering why they hadn’t claimed the seat. It looked to be in good condition, other than the bag on it.
A Vacant Seat
Ill-Mannered
Some people often engage in very anti-social behavior while in a small space with others. Overall, the pressure of crowds can bring out the absolute worst in everyone. Apparently, that was the case for this young lady.
Ill-Mannered
No Rules
Jessica respectfully asked the woman to sit down in the vacant seat with the bag on it, pointing at it for clarification. This woman had rudely put her Louis Vuitton bag on the seat instead of the floor so that no one else could sit!
No Rules
A Conflict
The woman in question kept her eyes on her phone and had earphones in her ears, ignoring Jessica’s request. She pretended not to be aware of anyone’s presence. It was then that the train stopped so that security could enter the train’s carriage.
A Conflict
The Officers
Then, Jessica realized that other people had requested the seat and been dismissed by the young woman. These officers had come into that carriage to handle the situation, and she stepped back to let them and watch what unfolded.
The Officers
Getting off That Train
The officer quickly noticed the woman and the purse. He told her to put it in her overhead trunk. Then, she swatted at his hand, screaming for him not to touch any of her things. She was about to get removed from the train!
Getting off That Train
Remaining Calm
This officer extended his hand to help her move the purse. She then removed her earphones from her ears. Now, the officer was asking if someone else could sit beside her, but she said no and that more seats were available elsewhere.
Remaining Calm
Delaying Others
There was a man two seats away who got annoyed and said she had stopped everyone, and the train was now late. However, she continued to ignore the officer, feeling she had a right to keep her bag in the seat. The other passengers were done with her.
Delaying Others
An Uproar
People on that train were frustrated, and everyone shouted at her that there were no spaces free to sit. In fact, it was standing room only at that point. Then, the officer also lost his composure and patience.
An Uproar
Consequences
The police officer had to be stern now, telling her to remove the bag from the available seat, or he would take her off of the train. Clearly, these other passengers were angry because of her rudeness.
Consequences
The Audacity
The woman took a moment to look into the crowd of commuters, and her response was that they weren’t pregnant or disabled. She stated that she didn’t want bed bugs and was revolted by everyone and their body odor.
The Audacity
Her Space
This woman was clearly entitled and even said that it was personal space for her. However, one passenger claimed that she didn’t own it; she was on public transportation. The officer had had enough and lost his composure at that point.
Her Space
Getting Her Off
In fact, the officer yelled at her to get off the train. She was shocked that someone would tell her what she could do. He went on, saying that she could get her personal space outside and to leave the carriage.
Getting Her Off
No Backing Down
The woman was shocked that someone would bring up her disrespect in front of an entire group of people. However, she decided to fight and wouldn’t cooperate with the cop, even though she’d postponed the train by about 25 minutes already.
No Backing Down
Walk of Shame
This woman was hesitant and wouldn’t move from the seat until she saw other officers coming toward her. After shaking her head and rolling her eyes, she grabbed her bag and stood up, walking off the train while the officers trailed behind her.
Walk of Shame
Going Viral
Most interactions go viral because someone pulls out their phone and films the encounter, and that’s what happened here. Many people responded to the video, shocked at the lady’s selfishness. No one sympathized with the behavior.
Going Viral
The Crowd’s Reaction
Commenters quickly criticized the woman. One person said they hoped she learned a lesson that day. Someone else claimed that some people might have been suffering from invisible disabilities, so that made it seem even worse for the woman to withhold a seat.
The Crowd’s Reaction
New Jersey Transit
When the selfish woman’s actions went viral, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey Transit gave a statement urging passengers to ensure that luggage and bags don’t take up any extra seats. The overhead racks should be used for those items.
New Jersey Transit
Getting Her Seat
After the woman left the train, a commuter motioned for Jessica to take that seat. Then, the train started to move again. Jessica was happy to have a seat and have her faith restored in humanity. Clearly, it was an ordeal for everyone there that day!
Getting Her Seat
City Life
Though Jessica had lived in the city for years, she hadn’t experienced something like that before. She hoped it wasn’t normal and didn’t want to deal with difficult passengers like that. She believed it was all part of life in NYC!
City Life
Negative Experiences
Almost everyone has had to take public transportation at one point, and many have had negative experiences. Most of the time, you can’t reason with others, and that happened with a highly disrespectful child!
Negative Experiences
Teaching a Lesson
Taking the subway might not be the most pleasant experience ever, but it’s a necessity. However, when a passenger acts poorly, it makes it all much worse. One boy took up three seats and was incredibly rude to the other passengers!
Teaching a Lesson
Inconsiderate Passengers
Many people can’t afford a car and use public transportation to get to work. Others live in large cities, and owning a vehicle doesn’t make sense. Therefore, it’s frustrating when passengers are inconsiderate and rude, like this boy.
Inconsiderate Passengers
Dog-Eat-Dog World
Though unfortunate, riding on public transportation is a dog-eat-dog world. Those who let passengers mistreat them will always be in the same predicament. Rude passengers will prevail, but it’s crucial to let them know they’re inconsiderate.
Dog-Eat-Dog World
Rudeness 101
It’s in our human nature to fight for what we have or want. You’ve probably gotten onto a packed train or bus and prepared yourself for battle to get a seat. This is likely why people get so aggressive instead of being rational.
Rudeness 101
Being Disrespectful
Sometimes, passengers will refuse to give up a seat to someone else, such as those who are disabled, pregnant, or elderly. However, it’s baffling because it’s clear that they are in a priority group and should be given a little kindness.
Being Disrespectful
Selfish Passengers
Those taking public transportation are also selfish. They feel entitlement that lets them act poorly and leads them to take more space than necessary. Most of these people will refuse to move, even if you ask nicely.
Selfish Passengers
Remaining Peaceful
People will react to these types of situations differently. Some will try to reach an agreement and be peaceful. Others are just as rude and will argue to get their seats. This often makes things escalate when it’s not a necessity.
Remaining Peaceful
Looking for Trouble
Though it’s the worst-case scenario, some people resort to violence when they feel wronged. This happens often on public transportation, and it’s highly uncomfortable for everyone. They should realize that getting a seat on the bus isn’t a reason to throw punches.
Looking for Trouble
A Viral Tweet
What happened to the young boy who took up way too much space? A commuter saw the situation and shared it on social media. It went viral and had thousands of comments, 47,000 retweets, and 130,000 likes. He had no idea he’d learn a valuable lesson that day!
A Viral Tweet
Restoring Faith
The Twitter post received many comments praising the person who stood up to the boy’s entitled actions. They claimed that he had restored their faith in humanity because he intervened and taught the boy a lesson!
Restoring Faith
Unforgettable Moments
The young boy occupied enough space for three other people to sit. It was during rush hour, and that frustrated all the other passengers. Seating is limited on trains, and now it was non-existent! One man stepped up to right that wrong!
Unforgettable Moments
Ignoring Requests
It seemed that the young boy was in another world and not paying attention to the other passengers. They’d repeatedly asked him to move his feet so that they could sit down. This led to more frustration, and the man took action!
Ignoring Requests
Unsung Hero
Without hesitation, the man sat down on the boy’s legs. It’s crucial to note that this was only after the child ignored the request to move his feet. Though he didn’t cause harm, the boy got a wake-up call because it wasn’t his seat anyway!
Unsung Hero
Subway Etiquette
While some people questioned the man’s actions, it got the results people wanted. If the person won’t listen to reason, you have to use another approach. Hopefully, the young boy understands subway etiquette and why it’s crucial to follow it!
Subway Etiquette