the Guardian
Seat edgers: a greater menace than manspreaders – or a perfectly acceptable pre…
Commutes can bring irritations: smelly food, music played without headphones or bags that block empty seats. Now another behaviour has come under the…
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The Great Bus Seat Mystery: Why Do People Choose the Aisle?
A seemingly simple question has sparked a debate online after a short video posted by Hana on social media went viral. The video shows Hana sitting on a busy bus in the UK, noting the empty window seats. Her question: Why do people choose aisle seats when window seats are available? "It's a genuine question," she says in the video, "I'm socially awkward, and I always feel awkward asking someone to move." The video's popularity suggests many share Hana's experience and curiosity. While some commenters offer practical reasons, like preferring the aisle for easy exit, the video highlights a common social dynamic on public transport, prompting a conversation about unspoken rules and personal space.
Metro
'Edgers' are the cheeky commuters invading the National Rail network
'It's quite a weird thing to do.'
