Stop "Man-Spreading" and Take Off Your Backpack

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 21, 2014

The MTA announced a new campaign to launch in January aimed at getting people not to take up other people's space on the trains by sitting with splayed legs ("man-spreading") or wearing backpacks. WNYC's Kate Hinds joins to talk about the announcements and to take your calls on the other subway etiquette problems the campaign should include.

THE @katehinds demonstrates "man-spreading". Call in now on subway etiquette: 212-433-9692 pic.twitter.com/GKqjmzy7ph
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 21, 2014

@BrianLehrer on @wnyc now discussion subway issue of "man-spreading." Rest assured, many men also hate guys who crank legs wide in seats
— Steve Mirsky (@SteveMirsky) November 21, 2014

@WNYC @BrianLehrer Flipping long hair is more annoying than ppl applying makeup on subway!
— Linda McIntyre (@Linda_Mc) November 21, 2014

I saw a man shaving on the subway once. And now you can see it too. Ew. @BrianLehrer pic.twitter.com/Xb2yKBh96Q
— Audrey Hawkins (@audreyhawkins) November 21, 2014

Caller "E" has "some" subway rules: No gum-popping. No dogs. No loud headphones. No preachers. No food. (there are more)
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 21, 2014

@BrianLehrer @katehinds Don't forget people who stand in front of the doors!
— Second Ave. Sagas (@2AvSagas) November 21, 2014

"Courtesy is contagious on the subway, but not Ebola." @katehinds on transit etiquette: http://t.co/wtrTsxvwTG
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 21, 2014

@BrianLehrer most transgressive acts, in order: backpack, widesit, pole hug, loud music (except during showtime, which is always awesome)
— Jody Avirgan (@jodyavirgan) November 21, 2014

Breaking news (to us) from @katehinds: "No new subway cars will have bucket seats." All future cars will have bench seating. #Huh
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) November 21, 2014

@BrianLehrer Guys -- you're trying to turn NYC into, like, Lisbon. It's the subway. It's not supposed to be pleasant. Take it easy.
— vince passaro (@passerpiccolo) November 21, 2014

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