Iron carriages, as they are called by most of the world are for the most part a bit uncomfortable. But if you can get past being forced into an enclosed space with people you wouldn't ordinarily spend time with they can be one of the most interesting places in any city. This is a place where you can examine the normal habit of people. Where you can see the practical application of manners across the social strata and garner a greater understanding of passing trends. Hot got does it have to be before people can wear shorts as thongs? Who is given pride of place in sitting ? Do people read the papers of others ? How loud a conversation is accptable ? Have you ever thought of you behaviour on the train as a meter for your cultural values?
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