2006-10-16 09:11:56 · 18 answers · asked by mark t 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I do it for the following reasons:
1) I'm usually carrying a big bag of stuff for uni and there is inadequate luggage space on the bus. Sticking it on my knee is not an option because it's too big.
2) I attract nutters like honey attracts flies, and having been touched by a pervert on the bus before, I'm not in any hurry for it happen again.
2006-10-16 09:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why does everyone assume the worst? I usually put my bag on the seat next to me because I feel comfortable with it there. However, if someone asks for the seat I have no problem moving it. Only once when I was in the other position of needing a seat did a person refuse to move their stuff (a large fur coat) I simply got a conductor and had him ask her if she purchased a ticket for the coat. That was that.
2006-10-16 10:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by AGNY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because people think they're entitled to two seats when they paid for only one. It doesn't matter if you don't like someone sitting next to you, you have NO right to occupy more than one seat unless you paid for 2. You also have no right to demand or even ask that people "ask first". Did you pay for the bus/train? Did you pay for that extra seat? Then move your stuff over and get over yourself.
2015-06-11 05:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are rude and inconsiderate they think that there bag needs a seat more than a person pure ignorance.
2006-10-17 05:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by pixie007 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i will never refuse somebody the seat next to me but i always pray that i get to sit by myself. im a very private person and like to have my own space. but they dont call it public transport for nothing
2006-10-16 09:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by lilbex87 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They pay for 1 seat, so they should occupy 1 seat.
2006-10-16 13:00:57 · answer #6 · answered by lordofthetarot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yessssssss!!! I find this so annoying, or in restaurants, pubs, people put coats or bags down on chairs, making their territory I believe, but I hasten to remind them that "Bums reserve seats, NOT handbags! " - I am getting old and crabby and I LOVE it!!!!
2006-10-16 10:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by SUPER-GLITCH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess would be that they are uncomfortable with total strangers invading their personal space, so they attempt to keep the seat empty for as long as possible.
2006-10-16 09:23:06 · answer #8 · answered by Cassandras_Curse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always figured it was because they wanted whatever was in the bag to be crushed. That's why I just sit down on the bag for them. They usually pretend to be mad, but I know I really did them a favor, so I just say "Your welcome."
2006-10-16 09:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by kidd 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I try not to do it out of curtesy but sometimes i want my own space, and you get some weirdos sometimes on the buses and trains etc.
2006-10-16 09:36:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋