Train Etiquette Questions

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Train Etiquette Questions


I take the train to work everyday. It is about a 30-35 minute commute. I’ve noticed some situations that happen regularly where I am unsure of the proper solution.

1. You are sitting next to someone who sneezes. Do you say, "Bless you?"

2. There is an open seat next to someone. Do you ask them if you can sit there, or do you just plop right down?

3. Let’s say you are forced to sit next to someone because there are no empty seats remaining on the train. If the person across the isle leaves hit seat, thus making an empty seat across from you, is it proper to stay where you are currently sitting, or do you head to the empty seat right away?

Anyone else have any situations on the train where you are unsure of what to do?