arthurone Posted August 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 2, 2013 This morning my wife and I sat in a 2-facing-2 cross seat section, and I put my feet on the empty cross seat. At one stop a man passed by and slowed down, I immediately removed my feet, that guy chose to sit the other side of the aisle – the train was still pretty empty. But he stared at me and started “you can’t put your feet there…” blah blah. After bearing his lecture for 15 sec I replied, “If you wanted to sit here go ahead as I moved my feet, otherwise it’s none of your business.” He then exploded with “f *_ you”! We began to exchange dirty words. I’m not sure I should label him a racist, or utter discrimination, but it seemed so convenient for him to say “Go back to your f *_king country!” “Improve your f *_king English!” I came here 13 yrs ago, and pretty confident w/ my English, though it’s so meaningless in trying to win this cursing war, so I eventually toned down, with him calling me repeatedly “f *_king pussy” and challenging “let’s resolve this off the train, at any place you want and in whatever way you want”. This guy is a jerk! But my question really is, can you put your feet on an empty seat crossing you? I started taking that train two months ago after I moved, and I do see people do that from time to time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 2, 2013 It's pretty rude to do so and I can't blame the guy for getting upset. First off you're taking up seats that someone may want to sit in and #2 your feet are for walking, not to be put on the seats where people sit at. The most that I'll do is cross my legs on the LIRR or MetroNorth, but I would never put my feet up on the chair like that. It's very unclassy, dirty and inconsiderate of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted August 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 2, 2013 Its very dirty for people to sit on where you put your feet so don't do it. I once read on the news saying that you may be fined if you do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted August 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 2, 2013 The train isn't your living room, so none of you guys should be throwing your feet up on adjacent seats in the first place anyways. Empty train or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted August 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 2, 2013 Indeed, that's very rude and dirty. Just don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted August 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 2, 2013 You can do it on your own will but: You can get fined for it, even putting your bag on an empty train with empty seats by the NYPD. Like all said, it's rude, unless you consider a subway car your home. [No offense.] Just don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted August 2, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2013 I agree with the others. I know I wouldn't want to sit where your shoes have been whether its the NYC streets or a public restroom. Sure, you could justify it by taking your shoes off. Putting you feet on the seat after being confined to your shoes all day doesn't sound appealing either if I wanted to sit there . Bottom line. The floor is for your feet. The seat is for your backside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted August 2, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2013 I think it's illegal to put your feet on empty seat on subway, bus or trains. If police caught you, you might get $50 fine. It's not just trains. Even if you're in movie theater, school auditorium, or cafeteria, you cannot hug your seat by putting your foot, or putting bags on empty seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #9 Posted August 2, 2013 I agree with the others. I know I wouldn't want to sit where your shoes have been whether its the NYC streets or a public restroom. Sure, you could justify it by taking your shoes off. Putting you feet on the seat after being confined to your shoes all day doesn't sound appealing either if I wanted to sit there . I don't think I've seen anyone do it yet on a MetroNorth train and the only time I cross my legs is on off-peak times when I can actually get an entire row or two seats to myself. Most of the time I'm standing though so sitting isn't even a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted August 2, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 2, 2013 Transit cops have been known to give tickets to people putting their feet up on an empty seat, or placing their bags on a seat, at like 2 am on trains that are nearly deserted. It's illegal 24/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted August 2, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 2, 2013 So wait: If im coming home from school and take my bookbag off and sit it next to me on the bench on the R train I can get fined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted August 3, 2013 Share #12 Posted August 3, 2013 So wait: If im coming home from school and take my bookbag off and sit it next to me on the bench on the R train I can get fined? Yep. It's also rude. It's basic transit etiquette guys - keep to the right on a escalator if you're standing, let people exit first, and don't put your things on the furniture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tun Posted August 3, 2013 Share #13 Posted August 3, 2013 What really gets me are the people who put their bare feet on the seat. I guess ignorance is bliss because I have seen some disgusting things (including all sorts of bodily fluids) on these seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted August 3, 2013 Share #14 Posted August 3, 2013 Like homeless sleeping on empty car; occupy station benches.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted August 3, 2013 Share #15 Posted August 3, 2013 What really gets me are the people who put their bare feet on the seat. I guess ignorance is bliss because I have seen some disgusting things (including all sorts of bodily fluids) on these seats. What gets me are people who decide to clip their toenails or paint their nails. Like, really? You're stinking up the whole car and this is possibly the least hygenic place on earth to do this sorta thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted August 3, 2013 Share #16 Posted August 3, 2013 Same thing goes for public parks. Some people sit on the table and put their feet on the benches.Common now feets are for the ground AND ＮＯＴON FURNITURE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q90 Posted August 4, 2013 Share #17 Posted August 4, 2013 That's pretty disgusting and immature of you to put your feet on a seat. But I do agree that that guy was a dumbass to start cursing at you like that. And I wouldn't say he was really discriminating you imo because he didn't mention a specific country but regardless the guy was still rude. Also just because you see someone doing something doesn't automatically mean it is right. Using that same logic, would you rob a bank if you saw someone doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted August 4, 2013 Share #18 Posted August 4, 2013 Bottom line of this story: don't put your feet on a cross seat and don't behave like a d*ck to people who do, be polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted August 7, 2013 Share #19 Posted August 7, 2013 I'm going to put this bluntly, would you like to sit on a seat where someone placed their shoes and risk dirtying your clothes? Thought you wouldn't. I'm not justifying the guy's behavior, but it's easy to see why he'd be as pissed as he was. It's annoying to see people disrespect the vehicles they ride. I wouldn't say anything, but I'd prefer if people didn't do such acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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