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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli

So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was?

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was? "

I haven't used public transport in about 20 years but when I lived in London the only place you'd move seats when loads became free was the tube. Never on buses. Not even night buses.

It just seems weird and rude.

A

*unless they smell of cabbage or lavender

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Bus wanker!

How far from the front of the bus were you and how long til your stop?

One option would have been close to stop and near the back, move closer to the front ready to depart.

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By *inx.x3Woman
over a year ago

Bath

Yes I would of moved. I always used to move back in the day when I had to get the bus.

Thank god those days are over though.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

I’d move as soon as a double seat was available, even if knew well the person sitting with, Nowt wrong or rude about wanting to be comfortable

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was?

I haven't used public transport in about 20 years but when I lived in London the only place you'd move seats when loads became free was the tube. Never on buses. Not even night buses.

It just seems weird and rude.

A

*unless they smell of cabbage or lavender"

I didn't detect any strange smells coming from her

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would just cancel all plans until I had my car back.

People....no. Just no.

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Bus wanker!

How far from the front of the bus were you and how long til your stop?

One option would have been close to stop and near the back, move closer to the front ready to depart. "

Not used a bus for about 6 years, worst part was I got a ticket on app and machine wasn't working on journey there or back so I could have saved myself some money

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

I would have moved. My sciatica plays up if I can't fidget and find comfy spots and I'd hate to be the one causing the person to think "bloody hell I wish she'd hurry up and move. There is a whole bus free"...

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Bus wanker!

How far from the front of the bus were you and how long til your stop?

One option would have been close to stop and near the back, move closer to the front ready to depart.

Not used a bus for about 6 years, worst part was I got a ticket on app and machine wasn't working on journey there or back so I could have saved myself some money "

And almost at the back of bus and journey was about half hour

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By *arriedcoupleNECouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Depends where the open seat is.

Just across the aisle then shuffle across you'll both be more comfortable.

If it's 5 seats back you'll look weird and everyone will assume the person you're fleeing from has something wrong with them.

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Yes I would of moved. I always used to move back in the day when I had to get the bus.

Thank god those days are over though. "

It got to the point where it would have looked weird to move I think

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I’d move as soon as a double seat was available, even if knew well the person sitting with, Nowt wrong or rude about wanting to be comfortable "

I was comfortable though already, I only need one seat for my peach

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I would just cancel all plans until I had my car back.

People....no. Just no."

That wasn't a option, I needed to do things

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I would have moved. My sciatica plays up if I can't fidget and find comfy spots and I'd hate to be the one causing the person to think "bloody hell I wish she'd hurry up and move. There is a whole bus free"..."

That's what was going through my mind, if she thought I was weird for not moving

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would just cancel all plans until I had my car back.

People....no. Just no.

That wasn't a option, I needed to do things "

Nothing is that urgent.

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Depends where the open seat is.

Just across the aisle then shuffle across you'll both be more comfortable.

If it's 5 seats back you'll look weird and everyone will assume the person you're fleeing from has something wrong with them."

Well the whole bus eventually

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I would just cancel all plans until I had my car back.

People....no. Just no.

That wasn't a option, I needed to do things

Nothing is that urgent. "

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By *icassolifelikeMan
over a year ago

Luton


"So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was? "

Moved as soon as a seat was free.

If you were next to me I’d have asked you if you gave or took.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Depends where the open seat is.

Just across the aisle then shuffle across you'll both be more comfortable.

If it's 5 seats back you'll look weird and everyone will assume the person you're fleeing from has something wrong with them.

Well the whole bus eventually "

Did you both get off the same stop too

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was?

Moved as soon as a seat was free.

If you were next to me I’d have asked you if you gave or took. "

If I had been sitting next to you and you said that I would have just moved seats

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Depends where the open seat is.

Just across the aisle then shuffle across you'll both be more comfortable.

If it's 5 seats back you'll look weird and everyone will assume the person you're fleeing from has something wrong with them.

Well the whole bus eventually

Did you both get off the same stop too "

I would have freaked

I got off before her, I don't say that often

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By *queeky1Man
over a year ago

fleetwood

You usually move to give each other there own space

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"You usually move to give each other there own space "

I usually drive my car

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By *icassolifelikeMan
over a year ago

Luton


"So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was?

Moved as soon as a seat was free.

If you were next to me I’d have asked you if you gave or took.

If I had been sitting next to you and you said that I would have just moved seats "

And that is my point!

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"So my car is currently off the road and I had to use the bus earlier.

When I first got on I had to sit next to someone as it was busy but by the time I got off it was only me and the person I was sitting next to.

I didn't want to look weird by moving as soon as seats on their own became available but the more empty the bus got I became feeling more awkward and wondering if I looked like a weirdo still sitting next to a stranger with the whole bus to ourselves

Should I have moved or is that weirder than just staying where I was?

Moved as soon as a seat was free.

If you were next to me I’d have asked you if you gave or took.

If I had been sitting next to you and you said that I would have just moved seats

And that is my point! "

I don't think I was at risk of her saying that to me

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Just move, everyone does it

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

You should have got to the point of it being so awkward that you should have either:-

Got off straight away and waited for another bus

Or

Bring it up about how awkward it is making the situation even more awkward, so you have to get off

K

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Just move, everyone does it"

I will if I ever use a bus again

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"You should have got to the point of it being so awkward that you should have either:-

Got off straight away and waited for another bus

Or

Bring it up about how awkward it is making the situation even more awkward, so you have to get off

K"

I did talk to her a bit when the couple of loud mouths got off and it was quiet

I almost asked her if it was weird I was still sitting next to her but I thought I'd look weird asking

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Tbh I’d have moved the second two seats together became available

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This was me a few weeks ago, it's that sick feeling you get at each stop hen you see the people get on the bus and scan the seats, eyes fix on you, nopity nope, no thank you. My invisible support friend is sat there! Absolutely not!

I have my car back now thank goodness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Eugh, I've been using buses here n there since I've been on maternity as Mr J has the car and I honestly hate them, before that I'd not been on one for yearsssss, even put my card on the wrong part of the machine to pay the first time

But in reply to your question OP, yes I would've moved otherwise I'd of felt more awkward if I didn't lol

Miss S x

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Tbh I’d have moved the second two seats together became available "

I've not been in this situation before unless I was on the window seat

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"This was me a few weeks ago, it's that sick feeling you get at each stop hen you see the people get on the bus and scan the seats, eyes fix on you, nopity nope, no thank you. My invisible support friend is sat there! Absolutely not!

I have my car back now thank goodness "

I would have been more comfortable if was the one already sitting and someone sat next to me

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Eugh, I've been using buses here n there since I've been on maternity as Mr J has the car and I honestly hate them, before that I'd not been on one for yearsssss, even put my card on the wrong part of the machine to pay the first time

But in reply to your question OP, yes I would've moved otherwise I'd of felt more awkward if I didn't lol

Miss S x"

I would have been asking you if I smelt bad if it was you

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Just use Uber , you will probably be off sick with a virus next week for that kind of mistake

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Just use Uber , you will probably be off sick with a virus next week for that kind of mistake "

I hope not

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

I’ve been in this dilemma before on the megabus….so awkward as I totally over think it haha! But once I got the courage I would move, but then assume the person then thought I was terribly rude haha

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I’ve been in this dilemma before on the megabus….so awkward as I totally over think it haha! But once I got the courage I would move, but then assume the person then thought I was terribly rude haha "

I think it's one of those situations where you probably look weird either way

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

Do the hand waft and stand up whilst pinching your nose closed and move as far away as possible.

If you’re gonna move then make it worth while.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking is good, calories burned, fresh air, insight, not awkward at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Eugh, I've been using buses here n there since I've been on maternity as Mr J has the car and I honestly hate them, before that I'd not been on one for yearsssss, even put my card on the wrong part of the machine to pay the first time

But in reply to your question OP, yes I would've moved otherwise I'd of felt more awkward if I didn't lol

Miss S x

I would have been asking you if I smelt bad if it was you "

Wait, what, why

Miss S x

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By *un-n-frolicsMan
over a year ago

London

What a valuable thread! I’ve been in that position many times. Next time I’ll come back here for tips.

What about when a better spot in a cafe opens up. Do you find an excuse for the person next to you who kept making small talk, or just move and never look back?

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Do the hand waft and stand up whilst pinching your nose closed and move as far away as possible.

If you’re gonna move then make it worth while."

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Walking is good, calories burned, fresh air, insight, not awkward at all "

I don't think walking all the way there and back would have felt good at all

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Eugh, I've been using buses here n there since I've been on maternity as Mr J has the car and I honestly hate them, before that I'd not been on one for yearsssss, even put my card on the wrong part of the machine to pay the first time

But in reply to your question OP, yes I would've moved otherwise I'd of felt more awkward if I didn't lol

Miss S x

I would have been asking you if I smelt bad if it was you

Wait, what, why

Miss S x"

Well I'd hope you recognised me and asked if I wanted to move to the back of the bus with you

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"What a valuable thread! I’ve been in that position many times. Next time I’ll come back here for tips.

What about when a better spot in a cafe opens up. Do you find an excuse for the person next to you who kept making small talk, or just move and never look back? "

Exactly, these are real dilemmas we're talking about

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some creepy shit. Up there with standing next to me in toilet. Obviously this doesn’t apply to mixed toilets as I would let women hold whilst I take a piss

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny


"Some creepy shit. Up there with standing next to me in toilet. Obviously this doesn’t apply to mixed toilets as I would let women hold whilst I take a piss "

Yeah and thats not creepy at all!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

lmaoooo bless you I can totally read this was very innocent on your behalf but yes, I would have moved. I fucking hate the bus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"lmaoooo bless you I can totally read this was very innocent on your behalf but yes, I would have moved. I fucking hate the bus. "

I’d show you my meme collection on the way to printworks

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Some creepy shit. Up there with standing next to me in toilet. Obviously this doesn’t apply to mixed toilets as I would let women hold whilst I take a piss "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would have moved as soon as a window seat was available. Most people do move anyway. I'm sorry but I hate people who do this. Last time it happened to me, I just politely said to the woman next to me that there were free seats now. She moved

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"lmaoooo bless you I can totally read this was very innocent on your behalf but yes, I would have moved. I fucking hate the bus. "

Yeah I don't like them either

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I would have moved as soon as a window seat was available. Most people do move anyway. I'm sorry but I hate people who do this. Last time it happened to me, I just politely said to the woman next to me that there were free seats now. She moved "

That wouldn't have made me feel awkward at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"lmaoooo bless you I can totally read this was very innocent on your behalf but yes, I would have moved. I fucking hate the bus.

I’d show you my meme collection on the way to printworks"

*inserts that little cute successful kid picture here*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would have moved as soon as a window seat was available. Most people do move anyway. I'm sorry but I hate people who do this. Last time it happened to me, I just politely said to the woman next to me that there were free seats now. She moved

That wouldn't have made me feel awkward at all "

That's where men and women are different

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"lmaoooo bless you I can totally read this was very innocent on your behalf but yes, I would have moved. I fucking hate the bus.

Yeah I don't like them either "

At least for next time you know! And another top tip for the bus is don't have a wank unless the bus driver gives you the signal (the signal is usually he crashes the bus into a local dogging spot).

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"I would have moved as soon as a window seat was available. Most people do move anyway. I'm sorry but I hate people who do this. Last time it happened to me, I just politely said to the woman next to me that there were free seats now. She moved

That wouldn't have made me feel awkward at all

That's where men and women are different "

I'd probably only say it if they smell bad

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"lmaoooo bless you I can totally read this was very innocent on your behalf but yes, I would have moved. I fucking hate the bus.

Yeah I don't like them either

At least for next time you know! And another top tip for the bus is don't have a wank unless the bus driver gives you the signal (the signal is usually he crashes the bus into a local dogging spot)."

If I find myself next to you then I won't be playing with myself

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Do what I do. Bring your own chair (on wheels) and park it in the special space at the front. Main downside is when standing people's arses or groins are in your face when it's busy, but you never have to sit next to anyone else!

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

Yeah, you should have moved. The woman probably felt really uncomfortable that you didn't

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Do what I do. Bring your own chair (on wheels) and park it in the special space at the front. Main downside is when standing people's arses or groins are in your face when it's busy, but you never have to sit next to anyone else!"

I don't fancy random groins and ass in my face

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By *iscean_dream OP   Man
over a year ago

Llanelli


"Yeah, you should have moved. The woman probably felt really uncomfortable that you didn't "

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