7 things you should never do when traveling by train, according to an etiquette coach

Mykenna ManieceSep 13, 2024, 01:11 IST

Passengers should allow those exiting the train to do so first before getting in themselves.Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images<ul class="summary-list"><li>Inconsiderate passengers can make traveling an especially stressful experience.</li><li>BI spoke with etiquette expert William Hanson about what travelers should never do on trains.</li></ul>With summer winding down, "shoulder season" is just around the corner."<a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-shoulder-season-2017-8">Shoulder season</a>" 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.

Don't talk on speakerphone.

Hanson doesn't recommend taking calls on speakerphone.Thomas Vela/Contributor/Getty Images

Be careful not to play your music too loudly in your headphones.

Playing music too loud, even in headphones, can cause a disturbance for others.Jeff Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Please, don't place your feet on the seats.

Travelers should avoid putting their feet on seats.Sarnia/Shutterstock

And remember, bags don't belong on seats, either.

According to Trainline, a third of people think spreading out over multiple seats is the most annoying traveler behavior.Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Try to avoid eating overly fragrant foods, like oranges.

Hanson recommends avoiding overly fragrant food choices like oranges.Jeff Greenberg/Contributor/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Don't expect everyone to be comfortable if you're traveling with a pet.

Trainline reported that one in four people are uncomfortable traveling with dogs.Robert Nickelsberg/Contributor/Getty Images

And finally, try to let people off the train before you board.

Travelers need to let passengers come off the train before boarding.KenSoftTH/Shutterstock

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