Comments on: Survival hacks in crowded subways http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/ Productivity, life and computer tips. Tricks for a better day. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:05:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: kiren http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-2/#comment-362 kiren Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:39:49 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-362 i dont know how 2 work it i dont know how 2 work it

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]]> By: Alex http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-2/#comment-100 Alex Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:14:56 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-100 <p>That's one of the coolest tips I ever had. Thanks Gary, I'll keep it in mind next time! If only those security guards didn't patrol in the subway all day long, it would actually work!<br /> :)</p> That’s one of the coolest tips I ever had. Thanks Gary, I’ll keep it in mind next time! If only those security guards didn’t patrol in the subway all day long, it would actually work!
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]]> By: Gaz http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Gaz Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:21:48 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-99 Carry a can of extra strong lager with you, Special Brew or Super Tennats. People soon get out of your way for fear of you asking them for a pound to buy another can!! Carry a can of extra strong lager with you, Special Brew or Super Tennats. People soon get out of your way for fear of you asking them for a pound to buy another can!!

]]> By: james http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-1/#comment-96 james Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:46:26 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-96 p.s. when I take the bus/train in my hometown of Denver I read or study my spanish. Even while standing you can read a small paperback. Books are the ultimate PDA. p.s. when I take the bus/train in my hometown of Denver I read or study my spanish. Even while standing you can read a small paperback. Books are the ultimate PDA.

]]> By: james http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-1/#comment-95 james Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:44:35 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-95 Agree. These are ridiculous. I've ridden transit in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Europe, and there's plenty of unspoken courteous rules which keep everyone on the same level even while in a hot and crowded subway. As the above poster said being an arrogant ass will not make for a pleasant trip, or hopefully get you pickpocketed. Also don't put your feet on the seats, and your crap doesn't get it's own seat on a crowded bus or train. If you can't handle the crowds take a cab. Or do as I do most days and bike to work. The beauty of a big city is lots of people moving and working together, regardless of social levels or how "alpha" they may be. james http://www.futuregringo.com Agree. These are ridiculous. I’ve ridden transit in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Europe, and there’s plenty of unspoken courteous rules which keep everyone on the same level even while in a hot and crowded subway. As the above poster said being an arrogant ass will not make for a pleasant trip, or hopefully get you pickpocketed.

Also don’t put your feet on the seats, and your crap doesn’t get it’s own seat on a crowded bus or train. If you can’t handle the crowds take a cab. Or do as I do most days and bike to work.

The beauty of a big city is lots of people moving and working together, regardless of social levels or how “alpha” they may be.

james http://www.futuregringo.com

]]> By: Chris http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Chris Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:31:11 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-90 I've seen one guy threaten to stab another guy for taking up to much room. I'll go ahead and take as little space as possible and try to let as many people get on the train as possible. If you are claustrophobic, Subways at rush hour are not for you, leave for work before rush hour, walk, take a cab, or move out of the city. I’ve seen one guy threaten to stab another guy for taking up to much room. I’ll go ahead and take as little space as possible and try to let as many people get on the train as possible. If you are claustrophobic, Subways at rush hour are not for you, leave for work before rush hour, walk, take a cab, or move out of the city.

]]> By: lily http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-1/#comment-85 lily Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:48:28 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-85 These just won't work if you travel the same route every day. You'll definitely piss off someone who is looking for a fight and create bigger problems for yourself and your fellow travelers. Over time you will be the asshole the others on the train resent. I can't believe they were written by someone who has lived for any period of time in a large city. Here's what works for me in NYC, in London, in Boston, in DC and in Chicago (places I travel regularly and use public transportation regularly). Carry a book or magazine Move away from the doors until a stop or two before you have to get off Keep your elbows down Keep packages or backpacks in front of you and close to your body Avoid eye contact Be courteous If someone takes up too much space or acts aggressively, calmly and intentionally move away from them. If you are still frightened or uncomfortable after taking these precautions, you don't belong on public transportation. Walk or take a cab - you and everyone around you will be happier. These just won’t work if you travel the same route every day. You’ll definitely piss off someone who is looking for a fight and create bigger problems for yourself and your fellow travelers. Over time you will be the asshole the others on the train resent.

I can’t believe they were written by someone who has lived for any period of time in a large city.

Here’s what works for me in NYC, in London, in Boston, in DC and in Chicago (places I travel regularly and use public transportation regularly).

Carry a book or magazine
Move away from the doors until a stop or two before you have to get off
Keep your elbows down
Keep packages or backpacks in front of you and close to your body
Avoid eye contact
Be courteous
If someone takes up too much space or acts aggressively, calmly and intentionally move away from them.

If you are still frightened or uncomfortable after taking these precautions, you don’t belong on public transportation. Walk or take a cab – you and everyone around you will be happier.

]]> By: Rathje http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Rathje Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:07:59 +0000 http://www.hacktheday.com/survival-hacks-in-crowded-subways/#comment-74 I lived in Japan for a while. A useful trick is to angle for the side of the train door when entering the train. As you are crowded inside, hook your hand around the hand railing on the side of the doorway and use it to pull yourself to one side. You can sort of tuck yourself away right next to the door this way, no matter how packed the train gets (and believe me, they get really packed). That way, when your stop comes up, you can actually reach the door and don't have to push through packed commuters to get out. And if you're a woman on a Japanese subway, try to surround yourself with other women or any male "escorts" you may have. This prevents anonymous "groping" that is actually rather common on Japanese subways. I lived in Japan for a while. A useful trick is to angle for the side of the train door when entering the train. As you are crowded inside, hook your hand around the hand railing on the side of the doorway and use it to pull yourself to one side. You can sort of tuck yourself away right next to the door this way, no matter how packed the train gets (and believe me, they get really packed). That way, when your stop comes up, you can actually reach the door and don’t have to push through packed commuters to get out.

And if you’re a woman on a Japanese subway, try to surround yourself with other women or any male “escorts” you may have. This prevents anonymous “groping” that is actually rather common on Japanese subways.

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