Woman Confronts Stranger For Sitting Next To Her On Public Transit

Alfe Mercado
Inside a public transit
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A man takes public transit and is faced with an unexpected situation. He confronts a stranger for sitting next to him on an empty streetcar. The man wonders why someone would choose to sit next to him when there were so many other available seats. The stranger argues that he can sit wherever he wants. The man ultimately moves to avoid conflict. What do you think? Was the man being unreasonable or was the stranger being rude? Read on to find out.

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Have you ever been in a situation where a stranger sits right next to you when there are plenty of other empty seats available? That's exactly what happened to one woman on her transit ride. Despite there being 30 different seats available, a stranger decided to sit right next to her. Confused and annoyed, she confronted the stranger asking why he chose to sit next to her. The stranger's response was not what she expected and left her feeling perplexed. In this post, we'll dive into the unwritten rules of public transit and the etiquette surrounding personal space. Keep reading to find out who was in the wrong in this situation and to see what others have to say about it in the comments.

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