h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I want the guide to be light hearted and to continue in the vein we have started in the last conversation. I propose:

Introduction as to why we need to have the etiquette.

Samples of breaches in etiquette and how the passenger should challenge the offender to stop their anti-social behaviour in future.

If anyone has read the British Sunday newspaper, the Mail on Sunday, they will know the style I am getting at from the pompous etiquette column of Precilla Drefus (I think that is her name.

As I am new to all this, I am unsure as to whether we can all edit the main document or if only I can do it as the original author.

Hey Hobbes

I see you've got the ball rolling then.

I think this could be a really good entry. I'd like to see if I can help throw a few ideas in for you.

I couldn't help with any technical stuff though, I'm new here and I haven't a clue where you'd start. I have a few entries I want to do as soon as I know how.

Hope to see you around.



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I have made a start on the entry (it is not very good, but it is a start).

I plan to expand the into with a section on the history of public transport which will lead into a better job of why we need an etiquette. From there I think I will lay out the various areas which need to be addressed. An example would be:

A fellow passenger smells strongly of Garlic.

The proper manner to solve this breach of stiquette is to approach the offender, present them with a mint and say in a loud clear voice "There are no vampires on this public transport vehicle, please freshen your breathe."

What are your ideas?

Hi Hobbes

I took a look at what you've put down to start with, and I think it's a good way to start the entry.

The ideas I mentioned refered to the ones I have already suggested. I was also thinking you might want to try and add something about drunk passengers? - Just a thought...I always seem to get them sitting next to me too , of course nine times out of ten they will proceed to 'boff their guts up', (maybe something else to add?!?), just to make the journey extra pleasant... I'm not sure what would be the correct 'response' to that though... Ewwww

Should we have a universal rule say, for people who get on a bus knowing they have no change....then hold the bus up while they harrass people for change?

I realise that I'm making suggestions relating only to buses, but seeing as that's the public transport I use most often...

One that applies to trains during peak times though.... People who sit opposite you and STARE...You know the ones I mean, you glance around and they are always looking your way. Very unnerving!

Please feel free to include...or completey disregard any suggestion I have made so far

Have you checked back on the first posting you started on this subject? I took a look and someone has posted there....I didn't read down to see if you'd replied though.


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All excellent ideas.

One I have from the other night ... how to behave when you are drunk on the bus/train during rush hour.

This happened to me the other night and I dread to think what I looked like. I am almost positive that a mother with two young children steered here charges away from "that strange man with the beery stench."

Well I suppose you could excuse yourself in the name of research

....still thinking of other things you might want to include.

If there's anything I can help you with let me know




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Can I have some feedback on the following. Is it obnoxious or is it me being uptight and British?

Public shows of affection - people kissing too passionately or too much touching between couples whilst on public transport.

Should it go in or should I leave loves young dream alone.

I think that's a toughie.... Hmmm.

I suppose you could add something about that, you could suggest a limit to the amount of giggling, kissing, cuddling and blushing that these couples can have on any one journey......




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A snog quota, probably dictated by the Eurocrats from Brussels. Would more passionate Latin countries have a more heavily subsidised quota than the colder Northern European countries

Hey Hobbes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guideA623990

I think I've done that right

I had a look at your entry, I saw that you've added to it....
I took the liberty of pasting it, correcting a few typing errors (and quite possibly adding a few of my own), and adding a little to it. *Big cheesy grin*

I know that you're still working on it, but I just thought I'd play around with it a little (ooh er missus)

Obviously this is your entry so if I've over-stepped the mark just let me know...I'm only trying to help



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P.S. I think you should include a section on seating for bags...you know when people place their bags on the seat--because they're tired

Nope....I didn't do that right

I think I missed an oblique at the end before the page number...

*Shrugs* Right, I suppose you can either type that number into the browser bar or just go to my page and click on the entry entitled Transport. That is assuming you want to see how I've destroyed your work



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This is what I wanted in the first place - everyone who contributes being able to edit the document.

I am away for a couple of weeks so I'll get back to you on the entry on my return

Great stuff!

Have fun and enjoy


Our thoughts are one.

You might want to add something about *mobile phones*!

Most people talk loudly on them as though they actually want everyone in the carriage to know their innermost secrets. But the best I saw was one gentleman who said quietly (he was sitting opposite me) 'I'm on the train, can we talk later' .

You might also wish to add a cautionary note about people's reactions to your suggestions! Some of them might get a bit shirty and some of them might be dangerous (probably not the nutter on the bus, but you never know).


ZSF

Hobbes,

Good start on this entry. Hope you can add some more to it and polish it off. I noticed the word "kama" in there somewhere. Did you mean "karma?" From my faulty memory of role-playing games, a "kama" is some kind of ninja weapon with a blade!