Do strangers talk on your transit? (hexbear.net)

submitted 3 days ago by FedPosterman5000@hexbear.net to c/urbanism@hexbear.net

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I’m wondering if it’s a Midwest thing, and depends on the cohort, but I’ve noticed that people will spontaneously meet and chat about all sorts of things (from inane to WILD trauma dumps). Anyways just my amateur anthropology lol I typically hear transit reflected as an experience where everyone keeps to themselves

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[-] SpiderFarmer@hexbear.net 8 points 3 days ago

As a Midwesterner, we really do seem overly gregarious. The bus tends to be a bit more cold-shouldered compared to the average population outside of transport, but I think that's largely how miserable and cramped it can be.

Still, I've struck up coversations or been invited to some myself. It's usually more small-talk, but chatting about citylife or books can be a good time.