Trainspotter Posted November 12, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2007 LIRR riders behaving badly As the LIRR renews its campaign urging customer courtesy on trains, Newsday is asking readers what irks them during their commute. Here is some feedback: Read feedback here: AMNY - November 12, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted November 12, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 12, 2007 Heh, I've seen worse. But sadly thats how are some people are in America today..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostface Brown Posted November 12, 2007 Share #3 Posted November 12, 2007 Besides all the girls on their phones yapping their mouths off about the silliest things and how snobby some of them are, LIRR riders have never really bugged me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted November 13, 2007 Share #4 Posted November 13, 2007 I'm not very familiar with the LIRR, but I can tell you about a number of experiences I've had with people on the Metro-North. What gets me the most is (I'm generalizing here, of course, so no offense to any of you who might be frequent MNR riders) their pretentious, snobbish attitude. It's the "I've-Left-The-City-And-Own-My-Own-Suburban-Home-And-That-Makes-Me-Better-Than-You" mentality. God forbid you should interrupt their precious train ride, and all hell breaks loose. For example, I have been told numerous times by other passengers on the Metro-North to lower the volume on my headphones; never once was I asked to do this on a NYC subway or Bronx bus. Furthermore, people from the Metro-North area tend to take a negative view of Bronxites in general, perpetuating the unfair stereotypes of the borough. Even worse, however, are the young children I've seen on those trains (accompanied by their upper-class parents, of course) who seem totally spoiled and have no respect for anyone else. Now, that's just my opinion. I'm not expecting anyone to agree with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewJerseyT Posted November 13, 2007 Share #5 Posted November 13, 2007 I'm not very familiar with the LIRR, but I can tell you about a number of experiences I've had with people on the Metro-North. What gets me the most is (I'm generalizing here, of course, so no offense to any of you who might be frequent MNR riders) their pretentious, snobbish attitude. It's the "I've-Left-The-City-And-Own-My-Own-Suburban-Home-And-That-Makes-Me-Better-Than-You" mentality. God forbid you should interrupt their precious train ride, and all hell breaks loose. For example, I have been told numerous times by other passengers on the Metro-North to lower the volume on my headphones; never once was I asked to do this on a NYC subway or Bronx bus. Furthermore, people from the Metro-North area tend to take a negative view of Bronxites in general, perpetuating the unfair stereotypes of the borough. Even worse, however, are the young children I've seen on those trains (accompanied by their upper-class parents, of course) who seem totally spoiled and have no respect for anyone else. Now, that's just my opinion. I'm not expecting anyone to agree with me. I agree with that all the people that ride MN are pretty snoobish,im not upper class by far but jesus christ if you cant keep your damn kids quiet then how do you expect us not to interrupt there train ride.I took MN during thanksgiving(bad idea) and the train was packed like usual,we get on my mom looks like she is about to apss out becasue the damn subway was slow(S) sits there for 45 mins for a 2mins ride:confused: and this 1 snobbish guy takes up 2 seats,1 for him and 1 for his little frutiy suitcase.My mom was pissed off that no on would offer a seat becasue even a police officer at GCt asked if she was ok but no one on the train gave a **** so we stood in the doorway in the middle of the car riding backwards,and we had a screaming snot bag kid behind us and we had to hear that for about oh however freakin long it takes to get to New Haven,thank god it was express!(still didn't seem it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted November 14, 2007 Share #6 Posted November 14, 2007 But MNRR riders have more class than LIRR riders. But the people isn't really a bother for me on either railroad. But thats when I have my MP3 player with me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted November 14, 2007 Share #7 Posted November 14, 2007 That is how H.R. Moneybags act. They have no control over their spoiled children, and they have no respect for anyone they don't know. As for the suitcase in the seats, all one has to do is pick up the suitcase, throw it on the owners lap, and if the owner says anything, just say, did your suitcase pay for a ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracknut Posted November 14, 2007 Share #8 Posted November 14, 2007 I've told a person in one of my rides to please lower their iPod. I'm a big guy either they were totally paranoid that I was going to squash them or they actually felt bad about my grief. You decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted November 14, 2007 Share #9 Posted November 14, 2007 I've told a person in one of my rides to please lower their iPod. I'm a big guy either they were totally paranoid that I was going to squash them or they actually felt bad about my grief. You decide. Now I know not to get you angry or do something wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted November 15, 2007 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2007 That is how H.R. Moneybags act. They have no control over their spoiled children, and they have no respect for anyone they don't know. As for the suitcase in the seats, all one has to do is pick up the suitcase, throw it on the owners lap, and if the owner says anything, just say, did your suitcase pay for a ticket? Said it right. I'm going to have to try that next time a 43-year-old WASP-y lawyer (who lives happily with wife and preppy-looking children) denies me a seat due to the special placement that his oh-so-precious suitcase and laptop computer deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queens Surface Posted November 16, 2007 Share #11 Posted November 16, 2007 I seen alot was then that on the LIRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted November 17, 2007 Share #12 Posted November 17, 2007 That is how H.R. Moneybags act. They have no control over their spoiled children, and they have no respect for anyone they don't know. As for the suitcase in the seats, all one has to do is pick up the suitcase, throw it on the owners lap, and if the owner says anything, just say, did your suitcase pay for a ticket? Remember these are the SAME "persons" who get on trains i operate during the AM rush as well.. When i worked the Times Square Shuttle they had me at wits ends sometimes with thier "attitudes" and dont You say ANYTHING back to them.. Not worth the G-2 writing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted November 17, 2007 Share #13 Posted November 17, 2007 Remember these are the SAME "persons" who get on trains i operate during the AM rush as well.. When i worked the Times Square Shuttle they had me at wits ends sometimes with thier "attitudes" and dont You say ANYTHING back to them.. Not worth the G-2 writing... We get those same snobs on the northern end of the Bx7 and Bx10 lines. They have a direct number to each MTA head, on speed-dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewJerseyT Posted November 17, 2007 Share #14 Posted November 17, 2007 We get those same snobs on the northern end of the Bx7 and Bx10 lines. They have a direct number to each MTA head, on speed-dial. ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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