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[-] einkorn@feddit.org 30 points 1 month ago

TBF, I keep the socks on, but other than that: If no one else needs the space or sits next to me? Why not?

I'm a big guy, so anytime I use public transport either my back hurts because the top edge of the back rest pushes into my lower back, my knees hurt because the space between seat rows are too small or both at the same time. So let me at least stretch my legs when it doesn't inconvenience anyone. Shoes off, socks on.

To anyone saying "Booooh! Unhygienic!": I dare you to tap hard on the cushions a couple of times. For even more shock effect, do it when you are the first passenger of the day.

[-] sir_pronoun@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago

Totally agree with you, what's the big deal? Those public seats are disgusting and absolutely rife with bacteria, there are studies on that. Some reasonably fresh socks (or bare feet) absolutely will not matter there. If anything, your feet will get dirty because somebody's feces and urine are already on that seat. (they really are)

And for the smell: alright, if there are a lot of people and your feet stink, that's a no. But the smell usually isn't great in public transport anyways.

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 1 month ago

Those public seats are disgusting and absolutely rife with bacteria, there are studies on that.

I wonder how they could have possibly gotten that way.

[-] sir_pronoun@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago
[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

And my comment remains unchanged.

Edit: I think they are mad that I suggested even socks on a public seat are gross and making everything even more gross, because thats how they got that way.

[-] einkorn@feddit.org 15 points 1 month ago

If you walked through shit and dirt in your socks, sure.

But other than that? Do you really believe there is such a big difference between putting your feet wrapped in cloth on a seat and your ass wrapped in cloth? Do you think someone first puked on their feet, then put them on the seat and that's how it got there? Do you really think the cushion is deep cleaned all day every day after the shift? Man, I got bad news for you.

[-] BowtiesAreCool@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Probably mostly children and people with poor hygiene

[-] BowtiesAreCool@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Oh don’t forget all the fecal particulates from farts!

[-] Wrufieotnak@feddit.org 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Why not? Mostly smell for me. Because feet being imprisoned in shoes most of the time gives them an aroma most people don't like.

[-] einkorn@feddit.org 13 points 1 month ago

It's interesting to me that so many people assume by default that others have smelly feet. I guess we have all met the stereotypical sweaty guy at the local nerd convention. But in general, if your body produces a notable bad smell when you are not exercising and despite basic hygiene, there is probably something wrong.

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

So let me at least stretch my legs when it doesn't inconvenience anyone. Shoes off, socks on.

[-] BowtiesAreCool@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Not everyone has stinky sweaty feet all the time.

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

The people who take off their shoes on public transit sure do.

I'd happily place that bet.

[-] tfw_no_toiletpaper@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

If I smell your raggedy ass feet I will tell the Zugführer

[-] einkorn@feddit.org -1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Mein Führer ...

... the Zugführer has not kicked the dude off the train.

Also, I hope you keep your well aged salami and cheese sandwich in your Tupperware. And don't you dare sit next to me with your cloth smelling like an ashtray because you "had to" smoke one more before the train arrives.

[-] sir_pronoun@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

YES cold smoke is so much worse than some standard feet in a semi-empty train car, also it's actually bad for everyone's health

[-] tfw_no_toiletpaper@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Good thing I don't eat in trains or smoke.

[-] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago

It's a shame people have to share public transit with you

[-] einkorn@feddit.org 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yeah, I should probably just cut my legs by like 20 centimetres, so I fit the body model the designers used. Shave off some width on the shoulders too, so I can have more arm space as well.

[-] chloroken@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

I'm tall too. This excuse is horseshit.

[-] dwindling7373@feddit.it -5 points 1 month ago

There is no way your ergonomics can in any way be improved by keeping your legs straightened forward.

[-] einkorn@feddit.org 5 points 1 month ago

And neither can it be improved by kneecaps being overly twisted and pressed against the front seat all the time. Shifting position to avoid one-sided stress on the joints is the key.

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