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by AhMeD_2_3 on November 22nd, 2004

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If someone is swearing on the bus, how can I politely tell them to stop?

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  • by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on September 9th, 2005

    Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog

    I disagree with Alonzo's answer that they may not know it is wrong. No-one is that unaware of the general mores of the society they live in.

    In many cities, swearing and other coarse language contravenes the transit company's anti-harassment policy. A prudent course would be to approach the driver of the bus, whose responsibility it is to enforce this. If the passenger will not tone it down at the request of the driver, the driver can then call for the security officers. While waiting for this , the bus will not go anywhere and every other passenger on the bus will be aware of whose fault this is. The shame or embarassment might make the offender either tone it down or leave the bus voluntarily.

    Just a suggestion and I know the policy only of the city where I live but I suspect that many other cities and towns have similar bylaws.

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    • Good suggestion. Keeps everyone safe while alerting the authorities.

      A A

      by A A on November 8th, 2005

    • Everyone knows swearing loudly on public transportation is wrong; many people just choose to ignore it.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on December 15th, 2005

    • Rather than provide a useful comment, RJTRIES is trying to be offensive.

      RedJohn

      by RedJohn on March 15th, 2006

    • You live in Canada your laws restrict freedom, this does not apply to the USA

      RJTRIES

      by RJTRIES on March 15th, 2006

    • This is an excellent answer! Have yourself a chocolate chip cookie! :0)

      Answers101

      by Answers101 on March 19th, 2006

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