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?
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.
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.
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
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
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!
Yes, it's called man-spreading in the US these days. In NYC there are subway signs discouraging it, but it still happens!
ReplyDeletePretty sure that's universal. :P
ReplyDeleteIt's a world-wide phenomenon. Even has a Wikipedia page:
ReplyDeletehttps://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.
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.
ReplyDeleteLol 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)!
ReplyDeleteI 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
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.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Same here!
ReplyDeleteI'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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