Jeepney-related rants

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As Filipinos, riding jeepneys is almost part of our daily lives. We are proud of it and consider it one of the treasures of our culture. But sometimes, we can't deny some things we could rant about that happens on the road and in the jeepney. But in particular, I'd like to point out some funny or annoying things inside the humble Filipino jeepneys. By the way, Gabe Mercado's show in ABS-CBN which used to air during Monday midnights pointed out some things too...and Bubble Gang as well (especially in "Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bonggang Bong Bong" segments). But frankly, some of the most simple things are left forgotten: 1) It's always okay to sit almost parallel to the seat as long as there's no one beside you. Isn't it annoying if it's already full in the jeep and the one next to you doesn't sit properly? 2) Okay, it's a bit spacy in the jeep now that some people dropped off. But then, even if you scoot far, the one next to you scoots next to you too and you're out of space again. 3) We have our own preferences on where to sit. But when it's full already, don't be so choosy and try to fit yourself to your favorite spot. It's a public transportation vehicle, you don't own it. Situation: A person will forcefully sit somewhere near the jeep entrace/exit/"door" and made like 5 people move over to give him/her space to sit. Oh come on! 4) If you have not intention to pass payment and change, do everyone a favor and don't sit right behind the driver or somewhere in the inner middle seat. Another situation, don't ask someone to hand over payment to the driver when that person is far away from the driver. One time, I was only 1 seat away from the door and a lady opposite me asked me to hand her payment to the driver. Oh my, does she not have legs? Much worse, does she not even think? That's just selfish thinking she could order someone around. I would understand if it was an old lady or a person who's not feeling well. 5) If you're OC or a germaphobe, I know I am, let's not make it an excuse not to pass payment and change. What I do is I bring hand sanitizer with me. 6) Someone drops off at Point A. Then as the jeepney starts to move again, another one asks to be dropped of to Point B, even if Point B is just like 5-10 steps away from Point A. Talk about laziness. And another thing, some people walk like in the park when about to ride the jeep. They waste other people's time and I hope they remember that it's a public transportation vehicle. They don't own it and they definitely don't own the time of the people in it. 7) Classic driver lines: - "on the right/left (even if someone's already sitting on like 1/3 of his/her buttocks" - "That seat's for 10 people (with the fact that one of the people sitting is obese)" 8) More improper sitting: - Almost everyone in a side sits diagonally. On one end of their side, a person is struggling to get seated during the whole travel. - No offense to some men: could you close it up a little? You're taking up space for 2. I think I ran out, I don't know if I forgot to include something. But anyway, do any of you find some of these true? Or are there other things you notice? Have a great day and happy Mylotting!