Riding in a jeep along Espana the other day, an American sitting beside me suddenly murmured, “Are Filipinos really this rude when riding a jeep?” He was referring to a woman to his right who was sitting sideways, taking a lot of room, and was practically leaning against him as though she were sitting on a comfy couch.
As much as I hate to agree with him, it is a sad truth that many Filipinos don’t observe simple courtesy when riding in jeeps. In fact, there have been instances when another Filipino when end up blowing his or her stack whenever a callous countryman would sit improperly or do something utterly offensive.
Here are some tips on courteous habits in jeeps…
1) Always sit straight with knees and legs pressed together. Sitting with your legs spread apart takes up a lot of room. This is especially true for men.
2) In the case of women, never sit sideways so that you take up two seats. It’s one thing to act demure, especially if you’re wearing a mini skirt, but show some consideration to your fellow passenger who has to sit with his or her butt hanging from the edge of the seat. Continue reading
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