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Bus etiquette
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lebeau
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MAF
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This isn't that Bulls guy reincarnated again is it? BTW threads like this are such troll bait.
murphysmom
Member
I will give up my seat if I am able, and someone looks like they could use it. However, I do think people need to be a bit more responsible for their own family and their well being. If you have a baby in arms and can't stand on a full bus, then don't get on a full bus. It is easy enough to wait for the next bus. Honestly, if you don't care enough about your family and their safety to wait for the next bus, how can you expect total strangers to care that your family is safe?
Anytime you get on a standing room only bus, knowing you can't stand, you are gambling with your own safety. Or that of your family. Seems kind of a stupid thing to gamble with.
Anytime you get on a standing room only bus, knowing you can't stand, you are gambling with your own safety. Or that of your family. Seems kind of a stupid thing to gamble with.
flynnibus
Premium Member
Because we can all predict exactly how many seats are going to be open when we get to that part of the bus... before we even get on the bus...
There are those things in front of us.. in line.. that even if the bus wasn't full when it got there, may be full by the time your turn to walk down the aisle happens.And then, we'd have all the self-centered people complaining about someone holding up the bus because they want to get back off.. while everyone else is still trying to get on.
It's not a hard problem to comprehend. "COURTESY" - it's royal-free... try it anytime!
muse1983
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My wife and I had an interesting situation on the way back from HS in MAY. My wife and I had been in HS since opening (this was a emh night) and we were absolutely exhausted. Anyways, we board the bus and take a seat. The last 4 people who entered the already packed bus was a husband, wife and their 2 children. The husband was holding his sleeping child and I immediately thought that I should offer them my seat. Well before I even had a chance to really do anything he starts complaining... " Yeah, don't worry honey when all these people have kids they will understand...this is ridiculous, what are we sardines" in a very sarcastic irritated voice. Now look I understand that after a long, hard day irritation can come a little sooner than later but the fact of the matter is that not only should they have waited for the next bus so they could easily acquire a seat, but the way in which he was presenting himself was surely not making anyone sympathize with him. After he finally decided to stop complaining I asked his wife if she would like to take my seat and hold their sleeping child. She accepted and I made eye contact with her husband just in time to see him telling her " 5 minutes in....finally geez" I very calmly looked right at him and just said " Seriously sir?" and before he had time to say anything else his wife had already given him the look of doom
So yeah...i'm more than happy to offer a seat to someone if I feel they physically aren't able to stand regardless how tired I am. But if it's just obvious ignorance that leads you to stand on the way back and especially if you have an attitude like the guy I described above...you certainly aren't going to find many offers...
So yeah...i'm more than happy to offer a seat to someone if I feel they physically aren't able to stand regardless how tired I am. But if it's just obvious ignorance that leads you to stand on the way back and especially if you have an attitude like the guy I described above...you certainly aren't going to find many offers...
MagicMike
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A famous movie duo once said "Be excellent to each other". I think that mindset, if it were applied to this discussion, would provide all the answers needed.
Not to get all existential on a Bill & Ted quote but I will say some acts, even ones as simple as giving up a bus seat, can impact others a lot more than we think.
Not to get all existential on a Bill & Ted quote but I will say some acts, even ones as simple as giving up a bus seat, can impact others a lot more than we think.
the-reason14
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no not really, but whatever helps you sleep.
the-reason14
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Guess so, if keeping a seat on a crowded bus makes me self centered then okie dokie.
cslafferty
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And I'd love to be around to watch when Karma strikes!
draybook
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the-reason14
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the-reason14
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True, but your thoughts I care not about. My seat on the bus I however do.
TubaGeek
God bless the "Ignore" button.
Dude, drop it. No good can come from your further participation in this thread.
On topic, though, I'm the kind of guy that is friendly to people I meet, whether it be a manager or someone sacking my groceries. I consider myself a friendly guy.
However, I'm also not old-fashioned in the sense that I'll sacrifice my seat based on gender. Holding a baby, or elderly, always. Otherwise it probably depends on my mood.
the-reason14
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Who are you? You're welcomed to skip my posts, or click ignore. I don't have to drop anything but my butt when I get on a bus. Haha, ok I'll ease up.
Innkeeper's Club
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There has been a few times when I have given my seat up on a WDW Bus to older guests when there was a lot of others on at that time.
However if I feel like sitting down then no one else is going to make me feel guilty for wanting to do that. Plus if anyone doesn't feel like standing and they see the Bus they are supposed to go on is full, if they don't mind they can wait for the next one.
However if I feel like sitting down then no one else is going to make me feel guilty for wanting to do that. Plus if anyone doesn't feel like standing and they see the Bus they are supposed to go on is full, if they don't mind they can wait for the next one.
Fraisie
Active Member
I give my seat to whoever might need it more than I do, and sometimes people offer me a seat.
But the important thing about the bus is not about being seated or not, it is to REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR EYES CLOSED WHEN YOU GET CLOSE TO THE RESORT, OR ELSE YOU'LL WANNA DIE WHEN THE BUS DRIVER TURNS THE LIGHTS BACK ON!!!
But the important thing about the bus is not about being seated or not, it is to REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR EYES CLOSED WHEN YOU GET CLOSE TO THE RESORT, OR ELSE YOU'LL WANNA DIE WHEN THE BUS DRIVER TURNS THE LIGHTS BACK ON!!!
powlessfamily4
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Everyone has a right to keep their seat or give it up. If you don't want to stand holding a sleeping child then leave the park at a decent time and put your child to bed. Do not criticize others who have waited in line for a seat for not giving it to you. The same goes for the elderly. Know your limitations and do what is best your family. We all love to be in the parks but at some point common sense needs to kick in.
Having said that, I give up my seat all the time for sleeping children and the elderly. Sitting while they stand is not something I can personally do. However, I am not willing to criticize those who do not. We all pay the same prices and that does not make anyone of us above the other. Before anyone asks, yes I have stood with a sleeping child.(my nephew) and I have also seen my brother make the decision to wait for another bus to ensure a seat. I have also watched he and his wife make the decision to leave the park at 8 before the kids fell asleep.
Having said that, I give up my seat all the time for sleeping children and the elderly. Sitting while they stand is not something I can personally do. However, I am not willing to criticize those who do not. We all pay the same prices and that does not make anyone of us above the other. Before anyone asks, yes I have stood with a sleeping child.(my nephew) and I have also seen my brother make the decision to wait for another bus to ensure a seat. I have also watched he and his wife make the decision to leave the park at 8 before the kids fell asleep.