Pet Peeve of the Morning

[legalmoose]

Dear Madam Metro Rider,

You are not entitled to a single seat, much less two. In the future, when you board the train and are lucky enough to find a seat, please refrain from spilling the contents of your bag, your jacket, and other paraphenalia into the adjacent seat, thereby preventing its use by other paying customers. Thank you.

Moose Manners

Comments

[fj.livejournal.com]

This is where I give thanks that I moved to a nation where I am of slightly intimidating proportions.

"This seat isn't taken, is it."

Intimidation

[legalmoose]

Heck, even at my 5'6" that usually works as well, and I emply it often (that or a "Pardon me" with a pointed look at the seat). Most people do at least have the good grace to look semi-embarassed when I have to do that.

Re:

[phornax.livejournal.com]

Works for me. Actually, just staring at them works for me.