Almost all people use public transport daily, but only a few know generally accepted etiquette. Therefore, trips do not always leave a good impression. In order not to become the culprit of the quarrel, you need to know the rules of behavior on the bus.
How to behave at the entrance?
According to etiquette, the first to enter the transport:
- persons with disabilities;
- children;
- people of retirement age;
- women.
If a man wants to help landing these categories of citizens, for example, to bring luggage or heavy bags, then he must ask permission for this. In the case when people enter the bus with backpacks on their backs, they must be removed so as not to interfere with other passengers.
If a man enters the transport with his companion, but they are far from each other, you do not need to try to get to her, interfering with other passengers. This rule applies to everyone who is separated on the bus.
Do I need to give way?
The rules of conduct on the bus state that seats are designed for people with disabilities, children and senior citizens. If there are free seats, then women can occupy them. Men have the right to sit only when standing passengers do not mind. You can quietly ask permission or express the question with a gesture. Asking a question out loud is considered bad form.
A woman should give way to a man if he is not feeling well. Invite him to sit down politely, so as not to offend and not put in an awkward position. Anyone who is courtesy should thank for the service.
If a woman is in transport with a man, and they give way to her, then she is not obliged to thank for the service. This should be done by her companion.
If there are elderly people or pregnant women in the transport, young boys and girls should not sit down. A man must necessarily show respect for his companion and invite her to sit down.
Behavior in transport
There are certain rules of conduct on the bus, which are considered generally accepted, therefore, each passenger must observe them.
- It is indecent to frankly examine other passengers and look in their books or phones.
- At the entrance you do not need to greet the driver or passengers. A soft greeting is allowed only when familiar people are on the bus. It’s ugly to express your joy vigorously and shout across the entire bus. Enough to say hello with a nod of your head and smile at a friend. If possible, you can go closer to the person and talk quietly.
- If the fare is paid using a travel document, it must be kept ready so as not to delay the driver and other people. Each passenger pays for their own fare.
- When carrying luggage, it can be put on the seat if the bags and suitcases are clean. But in this case you will have to pay for each place.
- It is considered bad form to conduct conversations on personal topics in transport or to discuss political issues.
- Etiquette rules state that in public transport you can not comb your hair, use a nail file or other sharp objects. Any action that may interfere or harm others will be considered forbidden.
Rules for children and parents
There are rules for the behavior of children on the bus. Parents should ensure that they are quiet and not disturb other passengers. You can not make noise, push, laugh out loud or play a musical toy.
Each passenger must take care not to push other people, not to step on their feet and not to lean on them.
Outlet etiquette
The first to leave the bus is a man or one who is younger in age. A departed person is obliged to assist other passengers if there is a need for this: take out bags, give a hand to a pensioner, child or woman.
The rules of conduct for passengers on the bus allow a subordinate not to provide assistance to a manager or colleague if he is higher in rank. But an exception can be made when the boss is a woman.
It is indecent to leave public transport at the last moment. In order not to disturb others, you need to prepare in advance: go to the door, let people in who do not go out and pick up your luggage, if there is one. Do not push passengers who are standing near the door. They need to politely ask if they are coming out, and invite them to swap places.
How to behave in school transport?
There are frequent cases when a special bus carries schoolchildren. Therefore, there are certain rules for the behavior of students on the bus.
- Landing should occur only in the presence of an attendant, who was appointed by order of the principal.
- You can only enter and exit the bus after the vehicle has completely stopped and the doors open. You can not go to places that are not a stop.
- The rules of conduct on the school bus suggest that first of all, the embarkation and disembarkation of younger children is carried out.
- If the bus is equipped with a special luggage rack, students must pack their backpacks and bags. Having sat down, it is necessary to fasten your seat belts. If they are faulty, it should be reported to the attendant.
- The rules of conduct on the bus suggest that you can not distract the driver with loud conversations and other sounds. You can’t walk around the cabin, litter, use profanity.
- It is forbidden to independently open windows and stick out foreign objects into them.
- Students should take care of the property of the bus and not carry flammable and explosive substances with them.