I generally agree with your irritation. Unfortunately, the ground rules and their implementation are a bit wishy-washy. See also: sz-magazin.sueddeutsche.de/der-lokvogel...
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I like the French way. No phone calls in any carriage. Even if I’m in a normal carriage, I go out into the entrance way to take a call. Unless it’s just ‘Yes, still on the train. Be there at xx’
aug 25, 2025, 1:07 pm • 4 0 • view
Among the many excellent things about Japanese trains are the quiet and respect for others!
aug 25, 2025, 1:19 pm • 4 0 • view
Varies around the country and the later in to the evening you’re on the trains. But, yes, typically everything public transport here is excellent.
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I do it the same way, but I made an exemption once. I had to be on an MS Teams call, which I couldn't easily take in the entrance way. I did this in a regular carriage, kept it short and my voice down, but felt guilty.
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