Friday, November 6, 2009
When loading the bus it is usually polite to wait a couple minutes after the doors have opened and let the people currently on the bus off.
When you are on the bus you should usually occupy only one seat. Your purse or your backpack, or even both of your feet are not as important as the people crowding the aisles and being pushed to the back.
Also remember that although screaming metal rock music or “love in da club” hip-hop music might be your favorite tunes, they may not appeal to the rest of the people on the bus, so it wouldn’t hurt to turn down the volume.
—Erin Brown is a Wichita junior in journalism and political science.
Public transportation on campus has become more convenient in recent years, primarily because it’s now free to all University students.
But when those on the bus are inconsiderate to others, it can make an annoying experience.
When riding the bus, please be aware of a few unspoken rules. If there is a lack of seats, do not use the one next to you for your belongings. If the bus has students standing and someone boards in front, move back. Avoid sneezing on others or having extremely personal phone conversations. And please, wear deodorant.
—Richelle Buser is a Columbia, Ill., senior in journalism.
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What's up with that? Tips for a better bus ride
Hm, these don't seem like "tips." They seem like whiners writing to Dear Abby.
What's up with that? Tips for a better bus ride
Please do not offensively approach strangers and offer "help"(a code word for bigotry and harassment in these parts?)Worse yet do not aggressively grab onto to someone in the deluded idea they require help climbing bus stairs. It's illegal to commandeer someone's else's person or belongings, so get rid of your sexist, ableist idea people want help with their bags (in most cases) or would feel very comfortable about strangers getting so personal and in their faces with them. Respect the personal boundaries of others in public.
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