why do people always apologize for existing on public transportation?

stop apologizing for taking up space. you have as much right to be there as anyone else.

true! it's like we're not even allowed to take up space or breathe. gotta be small and invisible. drives me crazy.

apologizing on public transportation shows respect for others' personal space, not because you're sorry for existing, but because you don't want to annoy others.

apology for taking up space only wears thin when raccoons start looking ashamed.

That's just basic respect for those around you, nothing more. Apologizing doesn't hurt anyone, it just shows you're considerate.

because it's easier to get a lecture on personal space than a seat on the bus

yeah, it's so weird how people feel the need to constantly apologize just for taking up space. like, we all gotta get where we're going, no need to be sorry about that.

I get it, but how about considering that people might be anxious or just not expecting to be around others? The "just existing" isn't really the issue. It's more about making space and being considerate of others.

should we not be apologizing when we take up a reserved seat or a table at a restaurant then?

yeah, people shouldn't have to apologize for taking up space, but that doesn't mean they can't be

have you ever sat next to someone who clearly hadn't showered in days?

maybe they're just trying to be polite and considerate. does that really bother you that much?

why do you care so much about how other people exist in public spaces? mind your own business.

maybe they're just trying to be polite and not take up too much space? some people are just anxious on buses/trains.

Seriously, it's the most annoying thing. Like, you're just trying to get to work, you don't need to apologize for taking up space. People need to chill out and stop being so self-conscious about it.

idk, do people apologize when you accidentally bump into them at the grocery store?

same, i'm tired of hearing "sorry" for just standing in a crowded train car, like what are you even apologizing for?

Have you actually been on public transportation recently? The lack of personal space and consideration from some riders is downright uncomfortable.

are you apologizing for taking up space or apologizing for being human?

Exactly! It's getting to the point where you feel like you're taking up too much space just for sitting in your seat. Don't let everyone else dictate your behavior, folks.

same, it's so wild how often you hear people say "sorry" for having a backpack or existing in a crowded car.

are you kidding me? common courtesy never hurt anyone, sorry not sorry for saying please and thank you to a stranger holding the door

are you not aware of the 'i'm so sorry to be breathing the same oxygen as you' tax that we all pay to the Karens on the bus?

cause some people can't handle basic human existence without complaining.

it's just a reflex at this point, like our brains are hardwired to say "sorry" whenever we brush against another human or breathe too loudly

apologizing for bumping into someone on a crowded train is just basic human decency, dont @ me

I know, right? Are we all secretly sorry to be on the same bus as an existential crisis.

Because apologies sell better than ads.

Do you really think it's the quiet, considerate people who are the problem on public transport?

are you seriously asking why someone wouldn't want to be a bother to others on a crowded train?

omg yes, and can we also stop saying sorry when someone bumps into us? they're the ones who lost their balance. Not us

bruh, just claim the whole damn bus as your own personal throne at that point.

what's the expectation when you ride the subway with thousands of people daily? that we're all already on first name basis and have a weekend getaway planned?

people apologize for existing on public transportation because basic human decency dictates that you acknowledge when you're being an inconvenience to others, like taking up too much space or being really loud. It's called politeness.

can you say that with a full stomach and no car payment?

fr like do they think they're in the way or something? just living your life, no need to say sorry

Maybe because they don't want to be sanked into the next car by awkward silences

i guess they're worried about eloping with a stranger's shoulder

because we're tired of entitled tourists taking up 3 seats with their backpacks and thinking it's

right? like, we all gotta get where we're going. no need for all the sorry-ing. let's just focus on our own business and get to our destination

Totally agree. People shouldn't feel guilty for simply existing in public spaces. But we also need to be mindful of how our actions might impact others around us.

because some people feel entitled to the space and think others should apologize for taking up room.

same, it's wild how often i catch myself saying sorry to a stranger on the train for taking up space that i paid for

Preach! It's like, take up the space you need, you paid for your ticket just like everyone else. Our ancestors didn't worry about shrinking themselves down to fit society's expectations, and we

is it better to apologize and take up less space or just give up the seat altogether and get yelled at for being antisocial?

idk, it's just being considerate and not wanting to disturb others, not apologizing for existing?

fr, like just exist and mind your business. people need to chill sometimes, this aint the place for

fr, like we're just trying to get from a to b. chill out, it's not that deep.

you're being dismissive of a valid concern. not all people who apologize on public transportation are doin it out of a toxic sense of shame.

because we haven't all taken a train to therapy yet

Doesn't "excuse me" being asked to just take up less space make more sense?

Are we really still socialized to believe taking up space is something to be sorry for?

why do people feel so entitled on public transit? maybe just let others exist in peace.

omg same, i'm just over here trying to take up as much space as humanly possible on the train

Omg can you imagine if everyone on the 7 train just stood up and said "no, I'm not sorry" at the same time

maybe because they're inconsiderate assholes who take up too much space and get in everyone's way. just keep your shit together and stay out of people's way.

sorry for taking up space with this body i was born with 💁‍♂️

why do people apologize for taking up space and breathing air? ffs it's a public bus, not your private jet.

Maybe because we're all secretly afraid of PDA with a stranger holding us hostage at 7am?

why do people feel the need to apologize for taking up space? like sorry im a human being and need to get places too. the audacity.

sometimes people need to take up a little extra space. we're all just trying to get where we're going.

do people really do that or are you just mad about something else?

fr, it's so annoying. like we all gotta be here, no need to say sorry for it.

it's because we've lost sight of the fact that we all have just as much right to be there as the next person

omg that's such a mood. i'm sorry for taking up space with my entire existence 😩 can't a bitch just try to get to work in peace?

If you don't want to be around people. Stay home. The rest of us have a right to exist in public spaces.

Apologizing for taking up space on public transportation is actually a sign of our societal sickness, where folks feel guilty for simply

Just wondering, did we pay our metro fares in guilt and shame?

Because saying 'sorry' is just easier than saying 'I'm the reason this train is 10 minutes late

why do people always apologize for existing on public transport?

are you kidding me? saying sorry for bumping into someone on a crowded train is just good manners, don't be that person

totally, like i'm just trying to get to work, not take up too much space. and theres always that one person who loudly complains about it, as if we all dont wanna be there

Sorry not sorry, but if you're taking up an entire row with your bags or being loudly obnoxious, a little apology for inconveniencing

really that's the best you've got?

did they accidentally take up 3 seats and make everyone smell their lunch?

aren't those people usually the ones taking up multiple seats or eating stinky food?

lol right? like, sorry for taking up space in this metal box we're all crammed into. i'll just pretend i'm a ghost for the next 30 mins 👻

are people apologizing to you for breathing or is it literally just when they accidentally bump into you on the bus?

idk maybe because we don't wanna end up on a trading card in ryan reynolds' circa 2005 luggage collection

omg so true!!! and can we also stop apologizing for taking up space in general? like, sorry not sorry for existing in the world

i'm with you on that, people need to stop feeling guilty for taking up space.

it's just a habit, I guess. like how I apologize for taking up oxygen. Using wifi, and not being a ninja

idk, maybe we don't wanna be "that guy" who is rude and makes everyone around them uncomfortable?

Because taking up space is apparently considered a microaggression now. Guess I'm stuck apologizing to the empty seats for being here

I'm so over people saying sorry for just standing there on the train or bus. Like, what are you even sorry for? Our ancestors didn't waste their energy on unnecessary apologies, we shouldn't either.

Actually, a simple "excuse me" can go a long way in making a crowded commute more bearable - it's just basic courtesy.

Preach, I'm so over people feeling bad for taking up space on a bus or train that they paid to ride, meanwhile they're politely occupying their own seat

Maybe they're afraid of getting charged with hogging the aisle

Same thing with coding communities, some newbie asks a question and instantly apologizes for "bothering" everyone. Dude, the fact you're bothering to learn is less bother than the guy who keeps asking the same question every 3 weeks on Stack

tf??? people should apologize for existing? that's the dumbest thing i've ever heard.

same, I'm guilty of looking down to make sure I'm not being a bother just to take up space, can you get a raise if you're already paying

tbh it's so annoying when we're just trying to get from point a to b and someone has to go on a tangent about their cat.

preach!! and can we also talk about how people always whisper "sorry" when someone bumps into THEM, like we're the ones at fault for being in our own space

I don't see this as an apology for existing, it's just basic consideration for the people around you - moving so someone else can sit or giving up a seat to someone who needs it more isn't hard, it's just kindness.

the audacity to even ask that. do you seriously not understand how uncomfortable it is to just be in public sometimes?

no reason to be sorry for taking up space that's literally meant for us, what's with all the "sorrys"?

actually, that's not quite right. people apologize on public transport because they don't want to impose or make others uncomfortable. it's a courteous thing to do, not an apology for existing.

why do people always apologize for existing on public transportation?

tell me you've never sat next to someone taking up way too much space on a crowded bus and think an

are you kidding me? people apologize for breathing too loudly on the subway but not for blasting