Notes from a bus: Speak up or forever stew in silence
A little chat can go a long way towards easing angst and promoting better behaviour on public transport.
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On crowded buses, speaking up nicely is more constructive than stewing in silence and engaging in passive-aggressive behaviour, says the writer.
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Lim Ai Leen
A few weeks ago, I raised my voice from the rear end of bus service 154 as it made its way from King Albert Park to Clementi.
“Can you all move to the back so that people can get on the bus,” I said, projecting my voice like a calm, matronly headmistress. “Please be more considerate.”
