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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Man Space




I see this every time I am on the train.  Men spread out their legs, taking up more than one seat, while women keep their knees together and only get half a seat. Does this happen on the train where you live, or is it only in Japan?


8 comments:

  1. Yes, it's called man-spreading in the US these days. In NYC there are subway signs discouraging it, but it still happens!

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  2. Pretty sure that's universal. :P

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  3. It's a world-wide phenomenon. Even has a Wikipedia page:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manspreading

    What I really really hate (which I must admit doesn't happen now that I'm old and grey) is when a man sits opposite you in such a way that he has one knee on either side of your own - ie you are trapped between his legs. That probably doesn't happen so much for short people, but I have long legs and the space between seats is usually not enough to avoid contact with other people's knees.

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  4. This is not limited to commuter trains and busses. Once on a flight to London the man next to me had his carry on case between in legs. It meant that his left leg was occupying my floor space. NOT fun for a crowded and bumpy ride! The crew did nothing to solve the luggage problem.

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  5. Lol I actually did a post back when I was in Fukuoka going from Oonojo to Hakata to go to school. I quickly noticed what I call now the Ultimate Japanese Seat Block Maneuver (I took a picture)!

    I understand why they do this and I also understand that they know it will make people go find another seat if there might be one before breaking up the seat block maneuver :P

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  6. I never noticed it, but I don't use public transportation much and most places I sit are individual seats. For me, it goes back to being taught and a young lady to keep my knees together.
    xx, Carol

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  7. I've hear this called 'man-spreading', but honestly, I don't think I ever noticed it in person. Personally, I like to cross my legs when sitting...but only if there's enough space to not bother anyone!

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