Lesson #7- Don't get too comfortable

The subway is not your home. There is no need to get comfortable. In fact, it is highly encouraged to be uptight and timid. Leaning sideways against a chair, feet up on the seat next to you, leaning your elbow against the seat railing by your shoulder is not proper subway behavior for a number of reasons. 

First of all, I don't ever want to see you crotch area, ever when it is covered by the fabric of your pants. Unfortunately, the minute you place one knee on the seat next to you and leave the other planted on the floor, that will happen. Second of all, the vibe you send by sitting like that is one of arrogance and self indulgence and, trust me, no one likes an arrogant, self indulgent person. 

So you put the two together, and you have a self indulging, arrogant, crotch-exposing prick! No thank you! Instead, may I suggest that you sit with your back touching the back of the seat, keep your feet on the ground (unless you are crossing your legs,) and place your hands on your lap. 

Finally, keep in mind that by appearing comfortable, you are making the other passengers very uncomfortable. Watching someone else spread across two seats makes the fact that I am sitting in my seat upright and motionless that much more painful. It's like am I being too uptight or is the crotch exposing monster being too relaxed? (Come to think of it, maybe he was drunk?) Regardless, let's not forget the subway rules. Let's not get too comfortable. 

So there you have lesson #7. Simply put, don't get too comfortable, as it will make those around you rather uncomfortable.