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Sneezing without covering your nose -

We all know by now that this is unhygienic. Always cover your nose and mouth when sneezing to avoid the spread of germs. And please, don't sneeze into your hands. 

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Eating smelly food -

The smell of certain foods becomes even more unbearable when consumed in a train carriage. For everyone's sake, have your sandwich as soon as you get off the train.

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Having a loud private conversation -

Your commute may seem like the perfect time to catch up with your friends and family on the phone, but remember, everyone can hear your entire conversation.  

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Not taking care of personal hygiene -

Taking public transportation probably means you'll expose your armpits to the world by holding on to the rail. So do yourself a favor and take a shower and put on some deodorant prior to your trip. 

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Failing to let people off first -

Let people off first! You won't get on the train or tram any quicker. Instead, you're just causing more stress and chaos for everyone involved. 

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Leg spreading -

Also known as manspreading, it's simply the worse. Public transportation wasn't designed with personal space in mind, including long legs taking up space. So just close them! 

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Putting your bags on the seat -

When it's empty, then fair enough. But when people are packed in like sardines, it's just rude to take up an extra seat. Keep your bag on your lap and let someone else sit down. 

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Lack of spatial awareness -

There are always those people who are all arms and elbows. And if that's you, try to avoid it. You don't want to shove your elbow into someone's ribs. 

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Farting -

Just because there are plenty of other people to blame it on, that doesn't mean it's ok. Oxygen levels are already low as it is. 

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Putting your feet on the seat -

Seats are for sitting, not for putting up your feet. Not only are you taking up space, but you're also leaving the seat dirty. 

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Telling people to move down -

Of course, if you see that there are plenty of empty spaces, then tell people to move down. But don't yell at others to move down when it's clearly busy!

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Fully opening a newspaper -

Don't be that person who spreads open their newspaper. It takes up so much space and covers room for at least two people. Either fold it up or read the news on your phone!

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Doing your nails -

No one wants to see or sit next to someone cutting their nails on public transportation. The same goes with painting your nails with smelly nail polish. 

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Not giving your seat to someone who actually needs it -

There's nothing worse than seeing a young person sitting down and ignoring a pregnant woman or an elderly person. Don't do that, give them your seat. 

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Excessive PDA -

There's nothing wrong with showing someone that you love them. But showing too much PDA in a small area like a bus or train can make fellow passengers uncomfortable. 

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Listening to music out loud -

Headphones exist for a reason, so do use them. Not everyone is into the same music, and even if they were, it doesn't mean they want to listen to it at that moment. 

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Not holding on -

If you're standing during your journey, try to hold on. Refusing to do so is just strange, and you end up spending the entire journey stumbling and stepping on other people's feet. 

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Failing to move down -

There's nothing more infuriating than trying to catch a train, but you can't get in because people insist on standing in clusters around the doors. Move down! 

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Not paying -

Don't try slipping on for free. Not only is it wrong, but you could also get hit with a huge fine. 

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Walking to slowly -

People are often in a rush to get somewhere. Don't stop in the middle of the walkway or stroll slowly. You don't know how frustrating that is for the busy person stuck behind you! 

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Having the volume on the loudest setting -

Playing your music so loud that everyone can hear it is also a big no-no. Turn it down for your own health too. After all, you also don't want tinnitus. 

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Dancing and schmoozing to your music -

Of course, a little dance move, feeling your own music is fine. But busting out some choreography can be a bit excessive, especially during rush hour. 

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Putting your arms on either side of someone -

Don't cage people in, even if the train or bus is packed and there are limited railings to hold onto. It's still essential to respect the personal space and comfort of others.

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Falling alseep on people -

We get it, you're tired, and snoozing on the train or bus is fine, but don't fall asleep on someone else's shoulders. That's just awkward for everyone involved. 

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Coughing into your hands -

Sure, at least you covered your mouth when you coughed. But it's still unhygienic, especially if that same hand touched the poles and handrails.  

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Failing to queue -

Queues exist for a reason and should be respected. They work differently depending on where you are, but the bottom line is, never cut in front of someone. 

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Leaning on the pole -

Those poles on trains and buses are actually designed for the hands of unsteady commuters. Not for you to relax your body all over. 

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Tapping your feet -

Constantly tapping and jiggling your feet is super annoying for other passengers. So if you do it, please stop! 

Sources: (Cosmopolitan) (All Womens Talk)

See also: Things you should never do on an airplane 

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