Train chow

When dining at a 5 star restaurant we have the option of ordering a feast, or as I like to call it, “the belly’s fantasy”. You may be a chicken or fish person, you may be a steak or beef person, shout outs to my vegans also. However while commuting, eating en route may be tricky business. Yes, sometimes we tend to speed out with out breakfast, or work late and miss dinner. And lunch! who has time for that when an urgent deadline is approaching. It has become almost normal for commuters to snack while traveling and this is acceptable, however what is not acceptable is busting down a whole 3-course meal in 10 minutes and licking barbecue sauce from your fingers while you try to hustle to your destination. Since I strongly believe “train chowing” is becoming an epidemic in our society I will attempt to address this issue and bring some clarity on what is acceptable and what is not acceptable while commuting.

Unacceptable

• Soup
• lo-mien
• Jerk chicken
• BBQ wings
• Fish
• Mash potatoes and gravy
• Pudding
• Burgers
• Halal- chicken or lamb over rice
• KFC family bucket. 

Acceptable:

• Fries
• Peanuts
• Wraps
• Small sandwich
• Candy
• Smoothies/shakes
• Coffee
• Protein bars
• Chips
• Energy drinks
• Bottled water

 Please be advised that any food type that requires an eating utensil in order to consume, has gravy or a side is unacceptable. Minorities! We already have 99 problems eating on the train shouldn’t be one. I recently observed this nicely dressed lady heading from work, demolishing a KFC chicken pot pie on the train, then when she realized she was the talk of the cart, she rolled her eyes and said “what?”. My immediate thought was. What the hell does she mean, by “what”- your face is covered with pie crust! and I’m pretty sure the people standing 3 carts down can hear you chomp, where is your pride and manners? At that moment she was being examined, judged, she was representing women everywhere and she had failed us miserably.

My thoughts – eating a whole meal on the train is irrelevant and unnecessary. Sip or snack only if you need to not because you can.



NO!



Commutable safety tip: always stand behind the yellow line on the platform. Being annoying and peeking up the track every 3 seconds will not make the train arrive any faster. It only makes it easier for you to trip or get bumped.