Talking in the quiet coach
Neutral Can sound rude
What it really means
Many British trains have a marked "quiet coach" where phone calls, loud talking and sound from devices are not allowed. Sitting there means accepting the rules, and other passengers may politely remind you. If you want to chat or take calls, choose a normal carriage.
Chinese explanation
英国很多火车设有标明的"安静车厢"（quiet coach），车厢内不允许打电话、大声说话或播放声音。坐在那里就等于接受这些规则，其他乘客可能会礼貌地提醒你。想聊天或打电话就选普通车厢。
Example conversation
A: Excuse me, this is the quiet coach — would you mind taking your call in the corridor?
B: Oh, sorry! I didn't realise. I'll move.
A：不好意思，这是安静车厢——您介意去过道打电话吗？
B：啊，抱歉！我没注意到。我这就挪。
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