tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post1715380172187265178..comments2023-11-05T04:03:35.548-08:00Comments on BART Musings: Taking a seat to make someone feel betterbartmusingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16327844700926513435noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-42714559357825977712007-11-14T20:24:00.000-08:002007-11-14T20:24:00.000-08:00That's really cool that you did that, Ms. BartMusi...That's really cool that you did that, Ms. BartMusings. As someone who's lost 40 lbs in the past few years, I can tell you that most overweight people really feel self-conscious taking up more than their fair share of space. I love the fact that now I can look down & see a few inches of space on MY seat between me & my seatmate. That being said, a large person's situation is different than someone who's actively being selfish - spreading legs or newspaper wide open & encroaching on others' space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-16061080777482192842007-11-13T12:16:00.000-08:002007-11-13T12:16:00.000-08:00i'd rather sit next to a fat person than an asian ...i'd rather sit next to a fat person than an asian person any day. though they both typically stink, i have never gotten a cold from sitting next to a fat person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-84573453292717967172007-11-08T09:36:00.000-08:002007-11-08T09:36:00.000-08:00Well I think what you did was very nice and I woul...Well I think what you did was very nice and I would have done the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-20287857469983380342007-11-07T21:48:00.000-08:002007-11-07T21:48:00.000-08:00During my evening ride home, many times I see a ve...During my evening ride home, many times I see a very portly fellow who usually sits in the handicap seat(s) next to the door, and I see the same situation that you describe-- people sit, then quickly vacate.<BR/><BR/>While I do sympathize for the person who is in that position, it is one of those things that can and does affect other people. If you're squished in your seat for 30 minutes, that can be a most unpleasant ride.<BR/><BR/>I treat the "very large riders" in the same way I treat the over-perfumed, cell-phone talkers, and hobos-- you can keep your 2 seats, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-35018334783451923852007-11-07T13:43:00.000-08:002007-11-07T13:43:00.000-08:00Truly pathetic that so many americans need so much...Truly pathetic that so many americans need so much personal space that even the slightest physical contact is cause for alarm.<BR/><BR/>How TRUE-lee pathetic!<BR/><BR/>Would this be a good time to ask everyone who's ridden the Tokyo subway on the last (midnight) train?<BR/><BR/>Anyone out there's who's experience the Subway Stuffers filling the cars to capacity every morning and evening rush hour?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-50244202759859583472007-11-07T12:30:00.000-08:002007-11-07T12:30:00.000-08:00I don't know what I would've done in a similar sit...I don't know what I would've done in a similar situation (purposely sitting next to said person to alleviate some real or perceived awkwardness), but hopefully you made her morning a little better.<BR/><BR/>I do vaguely recall a time where someone on the heavy side sat next to me, their leg coming slightly over to my side. No problem for me. I simply scooted over a tad to allow for more room. I would much sooner leave because someone happened to have bathed in their perfume and is polluting the air with it, making me completely sick, which is not the way I would like to start off my day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com