I have a great many feels about riding the bus. Mostly, I talk shit about it, but I also think there's a small group of riders that deserves a shout-out for being dignified passengers, thus making the whole experience of getting to and fro in a shared space better.
1. Stand-up human beings
Pun intended as fuck. These are people who give up their seats to pregnant ladies and who can artfully read the room to see when someone who looks like they've been crying could really use a seat.
2. People who make did-you-see-what-I-just-saw-aren't-you-glad-we're-fabulous eye contact with you
You people are the Pams to my Jim, and I love you for it. By some dark bus magic, the ride or dies can always sense each other's presence and throw private shade or well-timed eye rolls accordingly.
3. The non-homewreckers
These are the people who will move or scoot over to let people sit with their families or significant others. You are classy angels. I want to spoon all of you.
4. People with good posture and spatial awareness
Your posture would have Julie Andrews saying, "Damnnnn, look at your upright neck, girl!" These are also likely to be the same people who place their legs in positions that consider other people's personal space.
4. Sharp dressers
Some people raise the classiness level of an entire bus just by how fly they look. These people make me think, "Yeah, the bus is just like a cool, sophisticated activity I do because of fashion," which is a huge lie, but it's a fun lie.
6. People who aren't afraid to get off the bus and then get back on if it will make it easier for people to exit
Maybe these people are trying to get their steps in or are just antsy, but this is a suave-ass move and really helps make space for people to exit more quickly. People who rush on before these people can reclaim their place on the bus should die a million firey deaths.
7. People with strong voice-volume control
Y'all are the ones who can say "step down" without harshly screaming it or whispering it so quietly that you're basically just mouthing the words, and I thank you for that.
8. People who clearly communicate that they are getting off without being all huffy
Bless those people who sit still until right before their stop, gather their belongings or pull out their keys, and say, "This is my stop" in a neutral or pleasant tone. Side note: if it's the busy stop on the route, there's a good chance we're all getting off so please consider calming yo titties.
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