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Students in one of our classes have been comparing public transportation in various cities.  Claudia writes about behavior on the subway in Chile’s capital:

In Santiago we have a really good subway.  It’s not too much older than the one here in New York.  All the infrastructure is very modern and clean.  We have some stations with a lot of murals and other decorations, but only one line has air-conditioning.  Sometimes this is a little problem in the summer.

Subway etiquette rules in Santiago are written on the interior [of the cars] and on the platforms; for example, don’t smoke, don’t lean on the door – similar to New York.

Usually people don’t eat on the subway or drink coffee.  Sometimes they are a little rude and never say “I am sorry” or anything.  The Chilean people follow the rules; they respect elderly people and people with disabilities.  But you have to be careful about thieves:  You should always guard your cellphones and other stuff.

In general, we are civilized in the subway and we respect the rules.

On another topic “Try” (his favorite nickname) writes about proper etiquette in a Thai family:

             We are respectful to the elderly and to older brothers, sisters, and cousins.  In my family we don’t say rude or impolite words.

When we enter our homes, we have to take off our shoes because outside it is so dirty.  If my friends come to my home, I tell them to take off their shoes.

My family likes the home to be clean and tidy.  My Mom cleans the house everyday.

 PC TECH: English Language School in New York City

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