Dear Sir.... A metro note

[Anonymous]

Dear Sir,
Some of us commute with small children. This is allowed, and for some of us, the only way to get to our jobs/daycare. We do our best to stay out of everyone's way. In exchange, we'd really appreciate if you refrain from pushing someone wearing their baby in a carrier or plowing down a stroller to get onto the train first. It's rude and not going to get you to work or home any faster.
Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Uhm, I agree that if you are in my lap, by definition I was there first. WTH??? "yeah, I'm fat and I don't care" won't get you far with me. I'm fat too, but I also respect other people's personal space.

[Anonymous]

Just stand up for the pregnant lady already.

That is all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear sir yourself:

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy.

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the body gains wait due to a slow metabolism.

Kindly do not assume every big person got that way from eating too much.

Thank you.

Op, here. He wasnt big per se. He was being a dick and sitting sideways. Yes I am talking to you brugundy teephat wearing ahole that got off at the Pentagon. And NO he did not have a US uniform on.
BTW I have a friend who actually has a thryroid problem. Some people are just fat. Snacking on Nutella at your desk is NOT a thyroid problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear young sir:

While I understand your testicles' need for air, your wide-spread knees are preventing anyone from sitting next to you. Perhaps a switch to boxers will give them the air they need throughout the day so you can sit like a normal person on the metro?

Best, a fellow rider

Standing ovation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear Sir,
Some of us commute with small children. This is allowed, and for some of us, the only way to get to our jobs/daycare. We do our best to stay out of everyone's way. In exchange, we'd really appreciate if you refrain from pushing someone wearing their baby in a carrier or plowing down a stroller to get onto the train first. It's rude and not going to get you to work or home any faster.
Thank you!

If I knew you, I would give you a medal. Or a hug.

[Anonymous]

Op, here. He wasnt big per se. He was being a dick and sitting sideways. Yes I am talking to you brugundy teepee hat wearing ahole that got off at the Pentagon. And NO he did not have a US uniform on.
BTW I have a friend who actually has a thryroid problem. Some people are just fat. Snacking on Nutella at your desk is NOT a thyroid prob

[Anonymous]

If you want to see the height of obnoxiousness to the point of total hilarity at the way grown men (yes, it's almost always men) act, go to Metro Center at rush hour. Take the red line, and then watch the ridiculousness ensue when the doors open. People shoot out of that train like no other train will ever come again in the universe, and RUN to the nonworking escalators to the orange/blue lines. It's total stupidity. Grown men looking like total fools, knocking anyone over in their way.

[Anonymous]

Dear Women of the Red Line,

I know it usually is the responsibility of men to act chivalrous and offer seats to those in need. But as you might notice, most Metro seats already are occupied by women, particularly those on the aisles. So when someone boards the train who needs a seat -- perhaps a pregnant woman, or a parent with child, or even just an older woman or man -- could you please offer that person your seat?

I know what you're going to say ... that able-bodied man sitting twenty feet away really should stand up and conduct the person down the aisle to his seat instead, so you can remain seated ... but since you're closer, and this person really needs a seat, could you try standing up yourself?

It really would set a better example than you just sitting there and waiting for some man to act instead of you. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dear Women of the Red Line,

I know it usually is the responsibility of men to act chivalrous and offer seats to those in need. But as you might notice, most Metro seats already are occupied by women, particularly those on the aisles. So when someone boards the train who needs a seat -- perhaps a pregnant woman, or a parent with child, or even just an older woman or man -- could you please offer that person your seat?

I know what you're going to say ... that able-bodied man sitting twenty feet away really should stand up and conduct the person down the aisle to his seat instead, so you can remain seated ... but since you're closer, and this person really needs a seat, could you try standing up yourself?

It really would set a better example than you just sitting there and waiting for some man to act instead of you. Thank you.

When I was pregnant, it was usually the women who DID stand up for me and let me sit. Most guys tried to pretend not to notice I was there. I will say that men in uniform were pretty good about standing up also. I was always so grateful for those women who stood up for me, even if they were wearing heels. We're all in it together ladies!

[Anonymous]

Just stand, if you're able.

Aren't you going to be sitting most of the rest of the day anyway?

[Anonymous]

One of my worst experiences ever was when I was taking the T (in Boston) about a month after I'd had knee surgery. I was still on crutches and have a knee brace on (think the one that people wear that goes from your calf to mid thigh and bends at the knee) and I was getting on the T at a non-rush hour time. The only person who offered me a seat was an elderly person who had a cane. It was kind of funny that the girl next to him (probably around my age, 25) looked up at me then looked down at her phone and pretended she didn't notice. Thankfully, a young guy happened to notice and offered me his seat so that the elderly man and I didn't have a show down over who should be sitting! And yes, I know, stupid of me to be on the subway with crutches, but I was bored out of my mind sitting in my apt and there was no way I was hobbling in the snow for 10 blocks to go to the movies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just stand, if you're able.

Aren't you going to be sitting most of the rest of the day anyway?

The only thing I hate about this is sometimes people aren't able to stand, but look like they are. I'm 27, fit and thin, but also have a small meniscus tear that causes me to walk with a limp. However, due to circumstances beyond my control, I cannot have surgery until the summer. If the train jerks at all when I'm standing, shots of pain go up and down my leg and my knee buckles. I've received many dirty looks from mostly pregnant women and elderly women and it makes me feel like wearing a sign around my neck that says "knee injury, standing while train is in motion causes severe pain"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dear sir yourself:

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy.

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the body gains wait due to a slow metabolism.

Kindly do not assume every big person got that way from eating too much.

Thank you.

Ah, the old "it's my thyroid" excuse...

Dear Sir

Hypothyroidism can be controlled with medication.

Weight loss can be achieved with proper diet and exercise.

Please stop using excuses for your largess.

I think you meant to end your post with large ass. So I corrected for you.

[Anonymous]

15:20, I'm also 15:16. It should be 25 for both ages...I guess I wasn't paying attention haha