Too close for comfort.
By ratyz5
@ratyz5 (7808)
Philippines
February 18, 2008 9:43pm CST
Hello to all!
Here in our country, we often have a way with being close with each other. From families that seem to be living in one huge house if not just walking distance away each other or other situations wherein every space is utilized that you can think of.
I know that aspect of such closeness is somewhat good, having a closeby relative that you can ask for help and not neighbors that you aren't really related with or space being used so that other things can still be accomodated but, I think it does have its drawbacks.
One would be in public tranport vehicles which we all might be aware of. Some of us get into vehicles with small spaces.I really don't mind if its small but, I'd still consider being comfortable througout the trip. I hate it when my head hits the ceiling of the side car of the tricycle or how my knees are struggling when it comes to buses.
We don't even talk to others when we ride such PUVs and we go on through the trip silent if with no one familiar. That closeness in such situations, forced in some extent but we don't really get close as in talk to one another.
This is also obvious with air conditioned vans that has been used as public tranportation as well. Vans that were designed to at least have three passengers in the middle end up with four.
There are advantages when space is fully utilized but sometimes, it doesn't really have to be like that, especially when it comes to comfort.
How about you guys? What do you think about it?
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
19 Feb 08
I always go for comfort, I don't like being with a crowd. So if I am not that in a hurry, I will patiently wait for any Public Utility Vehicle that has less passengers in it. That way, I don't have to go shoulder-to-shoulder with someone else.
As for family, my parents have lived for a very long way amongst their relatives. My father's parents are now residing somewhere in the Metro, while my mother's relatives are close by but not to that point that we could consider them as neighbors (just on the same town).
If I were given the opportunity (let's say have a family of my own already), then I'd choose to live and have my own house so we as a family could have our privacy..
@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
19 Feb 08
Also, I don't see any problem having a close family-ties with out relatives and other extended family, as long as we have our limitations in it.
For example, personal (family) problems shouldn't be discussed among other relatives, for it's best if the couple could deal with it without seeking any help or influence from any outer source. This way, it'll show test the strength of the bond that was formed by the couple for their family..
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
19 Feb 08
Yeah, if I could also choose comfort. Then again, I often want the trip to be over with as soon as possible so I just go on and ride it off.
Honestly, when it comes to buses, I want to be seated either just the first row or the last raw on the middle. Those two are most likely where my knees are at ease. On jeeps, I'd rather be seated next to the driver (not really next but where one foot could still be stretched out at the side of the jeep). In vans, also next to the driver.
There are also chances when I'd be lucky to be seated next to a small lady so my shoulders would really be at ease ^_^
On regards to the family on being close, I really agree with you there ^_^
Thank you for posting!
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@cynicalandoutspoken (4725)
• United States
19 Feb 08
I would go crazy. I had to use public transportation a few times and no one on the bus was friendly with anyone else on the bus unless they got on with that person. But as for the close family thing, I could never do it.
I have a huge house with 4 kids of mine in it and there are times when I need to lock myself in my bathroom for some peace and quiet.
You are a brave soul.
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