Its no big secret that most New Yorkers aren't as classy as the Countess de Lesseps. Don't get me wrong, I've run for my fair share of trains, and when crowds are big enogh, a Darwin mentality can get you far. However I think there are some common courtesies that could make for a safer, less hostile travel environment.
Lesson 1 don't dally in dorways. Along with turnstiles, doors are the bottleneck of mass transportation. People don't follow fluid mechanics and the eqution of continuity does not apply. Blockages can really slow things down, and some people aren't so nice about it. I won't defend them, and this really is no crime against humanity. All I'm saying is, if you can't find your metro card, or your not sure if you want to get on the train, try to step to the side.
Doors are also imprtant for protecing people from the elements, especially this time of year. The heated rooms at trian stations offer shelter to the underweight and underdressed. They are not effective if the doors are propped open. Now you will never hear me complain about somebody holding the door open for another person. I do take issue with those who think an open doorway is the perfect spot for conversations.
More lessons to come.
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