7 things you should never do when traveling by train, according to an etiquette coach
- Inconsiderate passengers can make traveling an especially stressful experience.
- BI spoke with etiquette expert William Hanson about what travelers should never do on trains.
- Hanson said travelers should avoid talking on speakerphone and placing their bags on seats.
With summer winding down, "shoulder season" is just around the corner.
"Shoulder season" refers to the time between the peak and low travel seasons for destinations and is often associated with benefits like lower prices, smaller crowds, and better weather.
No matter where you plan on traveling this season, one thing everyone can agree on is that inconsiderate passengers add unnecessary travel stress.
To make sure you're not one of them, Business Insider spoke with British etiquette coach William Hanson through his partnership with Trainline, a European train booking app, to learn what travelers should stop doing on trains.
From placing bags on empty seats to blasting music, here are the top seven things travelers should avoid doing.
- https://www.msn.com/en-sg/travel/tips/7-things-you-should-never-do-when-traveling-by-train-according-to-an-etiquette-coach/ss-AA1qtkin?ocid=00000000
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