Over the recent months I have spent more and more time travelling on public transport and I have noticed, on each and every one there is definitely a different level of etiquette and even our levels of trust change.
To put it more simply for example when we are travelling on the bus, the majority of us are inclined to sit on the seat nearest the isle with our bags on the seat next to us as an indication to fellow passengers that if they even dare to attempt to sit in this empty seat they will get 'the glare'. We are also very protective over our belongings when someone approaches us as our minds are convinced whoever it is, even the frail old lady with her purple rinse, will steal our bags and leave us with nothing!
However, our mind set completely changes when it comes to travelling on trains. Our level of trust seems to increase and there is almost an invisible code that we all abide by. We leave our cases in the specific designated areas without a care in the world and just trust that no one is going to take it and do a mad dash with it at the next stop whilst we sit half way down the carriage.
Today whilst I was on a relatively longish train journey a guy happily got up and out of his seat leaving his bag open, his phone on the tray and happily left it all whilst he went to the toilet. Call me sceptical but who is he to trust me, let alone the other passengers on the train.
What is it about stepping onto the train that completely changes our judgement of the world and we trust everybody on the train. I mean let's be honest ... when we are standing on the platform waiting for said train we are wary of EVERYONE!!! That guy in the hoodie, that hipster looking girl in skinny jeans and a 90s backpack, to the old couple scoping everyone out on the bench, we trust no one. So why does all of this change when we happily step on to the train?!
Are there any other situations when we put all of our trust in people this much??? ... No, so why now?
Just one of the many wonders that go through my mind on a daily basis! Can you think of any other times we are so trusting of people?
Enjoy your day :)
Jazz
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