Readers have responded to a recent guide on travel etiquette, offering additional perspectives and advice on handling tricky situations on public transport.
Seat-Giving Debate
Helen Walker from London disagreed with the guide's advice not to give up seats for women. She highlighted that women could be menstruating, in the first trimester of pregnancy, perimenopausal, menopausal, or have endometriosis, and often live with routine pain and discomfort. She urged gentlemen to continue offering seats.
Sniffing and Snorting
Judith Milburn from Hartlepool added constant sniffing and snorting to the list of dubious behaviors, noting that handkerchiefs and tissues seem to have gone out of fashion. She finds this nauseating on planes and trains and has to block her ears without headphones.
Backpack Etiquette
Peter Antolik from London appreciated the guide but felt it didn't address people keeping backpacks on crowded buses and tubes. He advised taking backpacks off and placing them at feet to avoid encroaching on personal space and free up room for others.
London's Politeness
Paul Wesley from Totnes shared a positive experience, noting that during a three-day visit to London, he was repeatedly offered seats and help, making him feel happier about the human race. He concluded that Londoners already exhibit an embarrassment of politeness riches and don't need much advice.
