The announcement said slight delay, but it felt like forever. I started counting tiles on the platform to pass the time. What's your record for pointless waiting during a commute?
I always avoided eye contact and kept to myself on my train rides, thinking it was the polite move. Then last month, this older lady started telling me about her dog and it actually made my day better. Now I see small talk as a way to break up the monotony, not an intrusion. But I know some people hate it and just want to be left alone in their bubble. Where do you stand? Are casual convos on transit a nice surprise or a total annoyance? Share your takes below.
That level of dedication makes my car commute feel LAZY.
I learned to always double-check the route when it seems too good to be true (which it usually is). Now I have a funny story about almost driving into a pond.
He kept asking me about his root canal appointment. I told him I just work in IT. He nodded and showed me his x-ray on his phone. I had to explain again during the entire ride. Now I know more about molars than I ever wanted to.