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Train Breakfast Etiquette and Station Small Talk
A humorous article about the nuisance of eating breakfast on trains and the challenges of making small talk with colleagues at the station.
Dutch
Netherlands
European UnionLifestyleFoodPublic TransportHumorSocial InteractionEtiquette
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Wouter Koolmees
- Why are people complaining about eating on trains?
- The article discusses the increasing number of people eating breakfast on trains in the Netherlands, leading to noise and smell complaints from other passengers.
- What are some of the main issues with people eating on trains?
- Many passengers eat noisy and smelly breakfasts (muesli, yogurt, etc.) on trains, disturbing fellow passengers.
- What solutions does the author propose to address the issue of eating on trains?
- The author suggests several solutions, including creating separate train cars for eating and banning all food on trains, but ultimately finds intravenous feeding to be the most effective solution.
- Is it mandatory to chat with a colleague at the train station according to the author?
- The author believes that while encountering colleagues at the station offers opportunities for networking and social interaction, the necessity of small talk depends on individual preferences and situations.
- What is the author's perspective on the topic of making small talk with colleagues at the train station?
- The author uses the example of a colleague encounter as an opportunity to illustrate the nuances of social interaction in professional settings.