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ThePantsThief t1_j6no079 wrote

Reply to comment by TheOriginalTerra in Boston Daily Discussion Thread, Tuesday January 31 by AutoModerator

I didn't say anyone was in the wrong, I was just asking a question. I'm absolutely the asshole here; I just wanted to make sure I wasn't actually getting anyone in real trouble with the 2 free rides I've taken in the last 6 months, or if they're giving me the stink eye because they don't have class solidarity.

As for the gesture, I didn't see it that way before, but I guess you're right. Dunno what someone should do in that situation then. Just ask? Anything is better than trying to sneak on right?

For what it's worth, I just got a Charlie card a few minutes ago. I'm not cheap, just forgetful, and not from here. I won't be needing a free ride again any time soon.

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TheOriginalTerra t1_j6nywhk wrote

OK, put it this way - just because you're okay with being an asshole, that doesn't mean everyone is. It was probably general irritation on their part.

Class solidarity? You just admitted that you asked to be let on free a couple of times because you were "forgetful" about getting a Charlie card. I consider myself working class, and it's never occurred to me that I can expect other working class people to do me a solid just on that basis.

I have lived in different cities and traveled a bit. What you do when you're "not from there" is you do a little research on where you're going to suss out things like public transit, local etiquette, whether street drinking is allowed, etc. It's about being respectful.

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