Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:48     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
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Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?


They aren’t my rules. They are Amtrak’s rules and posted on their website.


The PP is clearly one of those who thinks it's okay to adjust the rules to what they think they should be and/or what is acceptable to them. Yet another example of entitled.


I'm the pp and here are the rules from Amtrak:
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Amtrak's Quiet Car rules include:
Quiet conversations: Limit conversation and speak in subdued tones.
No phone calls: Phone calls are not allowed.
Low electronic device volume: Use headphones with the volume low enough so that other passengers can't hear the audio.
Mute or silent devices: Set electronic devices to mute or silent.
Low overhead lighting: Low overhead lighting creates a restful atmosphere.
Reading lights: Reading lights are available.
Occupy one seat: Only occupy one seat.
Stow belongings: Stow belongings overhead or in the luggage bins.

So you ARE allowed to talk in a low voice! So I am not the entitled one here.


Did you not read that it also says limit conversation? So yes, you can some something quietly like, "next stop is ours." You cannot converse the entirety of the ride in any tone.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:46     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?


They aren’t my rules. They are Amtrak’s rules and posted on their website.


The PP is clearly one of those who thinks it's okay to adjust the rules to what they think they should be and/or what is acceptable to them. Yet another example of entitled.


I'm the pp and here are the rules from Amtrak:
AI Overview
Learn more
…
Amtrak's Quiet Car rules include:
Quiet conversations: Limit conversation and speak in subdued tones.
No phone calls: Phone calls are not allowed.
Low electronic device volume: Use headphones with the volume low enough so that other passengers can't hear the audio.
Mute or silent devices: Set electronic devices to mute or silent.
Low overhead lighting: Low overhead lighting creates a restful atmosphere.
Reading lights: Reading lights are available.
Occupy one seat: Only occupy one seat.
Stow belongings: Stow belongings overhead or in the luggage bins.

So you ARE allowed to talk in a low voice! So I am not the entitled one here.


In a low voice with limited conversation. Not chat the entire time in what seems subdued to you but bothers everyone else.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:44     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
My wife was on the Acela yesterday and witnessed the conductor threaten to kick a group of loud talkers in the quiet car off the train.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:43     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?


They aren’t my rules. They are Amtrak’s rules and posted on their website.


The PP is clearly one of those who thinks it's okay to adjust the rules to what they think they should be and/or what is acceptable to them. Yet another example of entitled.


I'm the pp and here are the rules from Amtrak:
AI Overview
Learn more
…
Amtrak's Quiet Car rules include:
Quiet conversations: Limit conversation and speak in subdued tones.
No phone calls: Phone calls are not allowed.
Low electronic device volume: Use headphones with the volume low enough so that other passengers can't hear the audio.
Mute or silent devices: Set electronic devices to mute or silent.
Low overhead lighting: Low overhead lighting creates a restful atmosphere.
Reading lights: Reading lights are available.
Occupy one seat: Only occupy one seat.
Stow belongings: Stow belongings overhead or in the luggage bins.

So you ARE allowed to talk in a low voice! So I am not the entitled one here.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:40     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?


They aren’t my rules. They are Amtrak’s rules and posted on their website.


The PP is clearly one of those who thinks it's okay to adjust the rules to what they think they should be and/or what is acceptable to them. Yet another example of entitled.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:38     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?


They aren’t my rules. They are Amtrak’s rules and posted on their website.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:38     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?


DP. Yep.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:37     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Thanks captain obvious! I am quiet but, there are very zealous people on there! I barely whisper and people are all over me. It sucks and I hate loud talking on trains but,there needs to be a middle ground. b between total chaos and total silence.


DP. It's the quiet car. It isn't the talk at a low voice car. As already stated, it's for people who intend to work, read, or just want peace and, yeah, quiet.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:36     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.


So pray tell us your rules? Is only total silence acceptable?
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:35     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Thanks captain obvious! I am quiet but, there are very zealous people on there! I barely whisper and people are all over me. It sucks and I hate loud talking on trains but,there needs to be a middle ground. b between total chaos and total silence.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:34     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.


Right? How is this hard? The staff announces multiple times which car is the quiet car. If that’s the only car with seats available then be quiet! Feel free to check other cars after major stops to see if space opens up elsewhere. The fact that the only seats are there doesn’t change the rules of the quiet car.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:30     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


But why don't you just move to a regular car if you want to behave in an unquiet manner? What you think is quiet may not be what the rest of the car thinks.


Sometimes the train is full.


Then you should probably be quiet.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:25     Subject: Re:“Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it’s easy to accidentally get in the quiet car.


How on earth do you "accidentally" get in a quiet car? You choose it, when you buy your ticket. And there are signs posted everywhere.

God, I hate so many people sometimes.


You only choose your seat on acela. On the regular train, the only reserved seats are in business class and anyone can sit in the quiet car.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:23     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


It pretty much is. The quiet car is for people traveling alone who intend to work or read, you really shouldn't sit there if you have a seat mate you intend to chat with.


+1. My relatives were chastised for chatting in the quiet car (as they should be). They had no idea they were in the quiet car. I was not with them or would have let them know!
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2024 12:19     Subject: “Quiet car” trains - people who talk
Anonymous wrote:Talking quietly to a seat mate is not verboten


It pretty much is. The quiet car is for people traveling alone who intend to work or read, you really shouldn't sit there if you have a seat mate you intend to chat with.