Is it rude to put your feet up on a train?

Is it rude to put your feet on the table?

Rude? Honey, it's practically a declaration of war on good taste. I mean, tables are for plates, not plats. Unless you’re serving up a foot-themed amuse-bouche, just no.

Seriously, feet on the table? It screams, "I consider this space my personal footrest, and everyone else's feelings secondary." Consider it a social faux pas rivaling wearing Crocs to a gala.

• Germ alert! Tables are petri dishes; shoes are their Uber.
• Whose table is it anyway? Own your coffee table? Fine, you eccentric. At a restaurant? Expect glares.
• Remember Thanksgiving at your Aunt Mildred's. You dare. I double dare you.

Frankly, treating a table like a personal pedicure station is the epitome of uncouth. Just imagining the crumbs mixing with… well, you know. It’s like using your toothbrush to clean the toilet. Okay, maybe not that bad, but close.

Plus, imagine a world where everyone did this. We'd all be dining on "sole food." Get it? Sole? I'm here all week, try the veal!

Can I take my shoes off on a train?

Okay, shoes off on a train... hmm. Yeah, who cares? I always do, well, almost.

Barefoot is fine. I've done it on the Eurostar plenty of times.

Socks only is the way to go, especially on long journeys. Stops the feet sweating lol.

Like, who's gonna stop you? A conductor? Nah. They've got bigger problems than your stinky feet (jk!). Is it even a rule?

To Scotland, though... maybe a bit colder, so thicker socks. And be careful you dont kick anyone.

I'd probably avoid total barefoot on a flight, plane floors ugh!

It’s okay to take your shoes off.

Can I put my feet on train seats?

Putting your feet on train seats? Honey, that's a hard no. It's like painting your toenails with glitter glue and expecting a standing ovation. Absolutely not.

It's a crime against cleanliness, space, and common decency. Think of the germs! Think of the poor soul who inherits your fungal foot-print!

My Uncle Barry tried that once. He ended up with a very grumpy Scotsman yelling about "ye hairy shanks" and the smell of his "ancient brogues". True story.

Here's why it's a disaster:

• Hygiene Horror Show: It's like sharing your socks. Nobody wants that.
• Space Invader: You're hogging space like a grumpy badger in a tiny burrow.
• Social Suicide: You'll be instantly judged, harder than a week-old baguette.

My personal opinion? I'd rather wrestle a greased pig than sit near someone with their feet on the seat. Seriously.

2024 Update: I just saw a guy do it on the Northern Line. He looked like he'd wrestled a badger, too. The irony was not lost on me.

Is it disrespectful to put your feet up?

It is. Absolutely. I know it is. That feeling, that… discomfort. It’s ingrained.

My grandmother, God rest her soul, she’d have a fit. Not a yelling fit, but a quiet, withering look. The kind that chills you to the bone. Even now, thinking about it… a shiver.

Putting your feet up on someone else's furniture is disrespectful. Period. It shows a lack of consideration, a disregard for their space. It's… primal, I guess. Like violating a sacred space.

It's not just about the furniture. It's about respect for the person who owns it. Their home, their rules. Their energy. It feels… intrusive.

Last year, at my cousin Mark's wedding reception – upscale place, expensive chairs – I saw someone do it. My blood ran cold. It was… jarring.

• Furniture as personal space: It’s about the person's physical space.
• Beyond the visible: It's a deeper disrespect, a subtle power play.
• My own experience: The memory of my grandmother's look still affects me.
• The reception: I couldn't even enjoy the food after witnessing that.

It's like... a silent scream of entitlement. Ugh. Even the thought stings.

Is it disrespectful to put your feet on the table?

Feet on the table? Oh, the horror! In some circles, it's practically announcing your arrival as the king of cool. Or, perhaps, king of the unwashed socks. Depends on the audience, doesn't it?

Psychologically speaking... it's complicated.

• Dominance Display: Want to look like you own the place? Prop those puppies up. It's nonverbal "This is my kingdom (and my table)." I mean, I do this constantly when visiting my mother. Just kidding! (Mostly.)

• Relaxation (or lack thereof): Comfort, clearly, is key. Maybe. It could also signal a complete lack of self-awareness. Or maybe you're just trying to stretch, like a yoga-challenged giraffe.

• Cultural Clash: In the U.S.? Maybe you're just being American. But try that in, say, Japan, and you'll be getting the stink eye faster than you can say "arigato." Culture matters.

• Attention-Seeking Behavior: Let's be real: some people just want to be noticed. What better way than a blatant violation of etiquette? It's the social equivalent of wearing Crocs to a gala. Works every time, unless it doesn't.

Where is it rude to show your feet?

Feet? Weapons.

Avoid feet towards faces.

Morocco: soles, an insult.

• Elders frown, always.

• Religious figures... worse.

Some places, shoes stay on. My grandmother would never forgive me.

In Japan, shoes off. Cleanliness. Feet hidden. What is clean?

Bare feet? Sometimes freedom. Depends on context. Etiquette or preference.

Is it really that important? Ah, details matter.

What are the coffee table rules?

Okay, coffee table rules. Hmm. Two-thirds of the sofa length, got it. Don't wanna go overboard, right? So, measure the couch first, obviously. That's step one. Measure!

Snacks have to be reachable. Reachability is key! Imagine awkwardly stretching. No good. Ugh, remember that awful coffee table at Aunt Carol's? Too high. So annoying.

• Measure couch.
• Calculate 2/3.
• Consider snack reach.
• Avoid Aunt Carol's Table 2.0.

What was I saying? Oh yeah, coffee tables. Don’t let the table overwhelm the room, you know? Like, it needs to fit. I still want to see my floors, I think. So smaller is maybe better? No, appropriate size is better, let me correct it.

Ugh, shopping for furniture is the worst. Size matters, definitely matters. Think about the space around the table too, for legs. Important stuff.

Can you put your feet up on the bus?

Well, technically, bus rules often forbid putting feet on seats. Authorised personnel could grant permission, though. But, let's be real. Highly doubtful.

• Official regulations vs. social norms.
• Think about the fabric of the seat.

Some services provide an option for reclining seats and footrests. That changes things. It seems a world away from the 14 bus from my nan's.

Still, it is about courtesy. Dirty shoes on public seating? Yuck.

• Consider those who follow.
• Hygiene is crucial.

I saw it once, a person stretched out. The driver stopped. No discussion. I guess, some rules are universal. What a moment.

Enforcement varies. Some drivers shrug. Others are like law enforcement. It depends.