Boarding before people get off
Neutral Can sound rude
What it really means
On trains, the Tube and buses, the rule is: stand to the side of the doors and let everyone off before you get on. Pushing on while people are still getting off is considered rude and blocks the doors. This norm is followed quite strictly, especially on the London Underground.
Chinese explanation
坐火车、地铁、公交时的规矩是：站在车门两侧，等所有人下完再上。别人还在下车时就往里挤，会被视为无礼，还会堵住车门。这一点在伦敦地铁上执行得尤其严格。
Example conversation
A: The doors opened and that guy pushed straight on without letting people off first.
B: Yeah, that gets you dirty looks here. Always stand aside and wait.
A：车门一开那个人就直接往里挤，也不等人下车。
B：是啊，在这儿这样做会被人白眼的。一定要站到旁边先等。
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