General News NYC transit discourages "manspreading" on subways

No, but most people let go of their groceries, backpacks, etc. Trust me, on both the public bus and the subway to school, people will take up extra seats next to them on it.

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On a subway in NYC during rush hour, it's bound to be crowded. Were you on the subway during rush hour? Manspreading isn't as big of a problem as the people who take up unnecessary space, such as putting the bag next to their feet/on the seat next to them instead of between their legs. I understand that it can be hard to be a tall person on a subway, but it's hard for anyone to be on a subway. The point is, there are two types of people. 1) The people who grin and bear it for the 10-30 minutes they're on the train. 2) The people who make the ride comfortable for themselves and unpleasant for anyone around them.

 

That's how it looks but that isn't even an NYC subway lol.

I can't speak for the public bus, but there are people who let go of their stuff. I'm just saying, smart women wouldn't.
I was on the subway at rush hour and it was crowded, four people at one pole. It was so crowded that I couldn't even look around to see if anyone was manspreading. Yes, there are those two types of people, you are right.

 

Yes, and if you have some kind of physical or medical condition which forces you to sit in such a way that it takes up extra space, then you should probably self-seat in the 'elderly & disabled' sections of public transit - where preferred seating is given to those with such conditions.

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Also: :roflmao: I think this says it all!

 

I sit with my legs crossed over, so I wouldn't be affected.

The Chinese government released a rather odd advertisement targeting tourists to Australia, advising them against spitting and public urination. Off topic, haha.

 

Haha, good grief, this is so ridiculous it's almost humorous. Whoever decided to call this "manspreading" is an idiot, plain-and-simple. As a biological female, I unconsciously sit with a noticeable gap, but I'll far more quickly hop up and give up my seat to anyone before I would obnoxiously take up extra space in a crowd. This isn't a gender issue, it's a common courtesy issue.