Why do some people feel that their train ticket gives them the right to use the seat next to them for their bag? In fact today a fellow passenger had a bag on the chair and was utilising both fold down tables for their lap top and various snacks and beverages.
As it was the only only seat in the carriage, I politely asked if the seat was taken. Well if looks could kill...it was almost as if I'd said "would you mind awfully if I kicked you repeatedly in the testicles?" And it's not the first time I've had the look of death, from either a male or female when having the temerity to ask them to let a fellow traveller have a seat.
What is it with these people? Don't they know what the luggage racks are for?
Today's 'twunt' (a word heard on my travels yesterday...thought it sounded good)did more huffing and puffing than the big bad wolf trying to blow the little pigs brick house down as they theatrically (which is what they seem to do) moved their sprawling detritus of bag, beverages and snacks, almost in the hope I'd move on. He was sorely disappointed as I didn't fancy standing up for the journey from Birmingham to Oxford.
I don't think it's unreasonable to have a seat on the train, instead of someone's bag, but if in fact I am being unreasonable then please do let me know.
May you all have a wonderful weekend.
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