So I am a gentleman, and generally I will let ladies get on the train first. I will step aside, let them get on, and then work my way in after they are all in. I will even grab the doors to make sure they do not close. That is just my style.
However, one thing that truly frustrates me is when I do this and someone stops right at the train entrance. It is like they got on and then decided to block the way entirely. I am trying to get home too, you know? Move your feet. Move your luggage. Move your bag. Let others on and clear the space.
What kind of person does that? It is clear they saw me standing there holding the door before they arrived, and then they block the path. That is either absentmindedness or a real lack of consideration for others.
I will tell you how it plays out. I ended up having to squeeze past that person to get on. Honestly, if you are going to block the entrance like that, then others trying to board will have no choice but to nudge their way through. Did they think I was holding the door just to hold it? No, I want to get home just like everyone else. So please move further in or at least make room for others to board. Otherwise, it makes things harder for everyone and it takes away from the whole spirit of courtesy I was trying to show in the first place.
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