Sniffling on the train
By Denise
@petatonicsca (7070)
Japan
September 17, 2017 5:59am CST
Today, I was unfortunate enough to sit next to a young man on the train who was sniffling, often and loudly. Once there was another seat available I moved.
Then I transferred to a very crowded train and ended up next to another young man who was sniffling.
On my way home, you guessed it, a third sniffler (an older man this time.)
Why were they not wearing masks? It's rude in Japan to blow your nose loudly in public but most people wear a mask so they don't contaminate others with their cold. I hope they all had allergies and not colds.
What would you have done if you were me?
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6 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
17 Sep 17
School just started up here and I am hearing that many children are now coming down with colds. My granddaughter is battling allergies. Allergies have been bad this year.
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@prashu228 (37518)
• India
18 Sep 17
Ohh that's tea irritating when people around you sniffle . I try move far away from such people.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
They should cover their noses. You should also cover your nose/mouth to avoid inhaling the virus!
