Dear Obnoxious Chick on the 66 Bus Last Night

[gnomi]

I know the bus is crowded. I know the design of the newish buses makes it harder for everyone. But you need to be aware of your surroundings. Repeatedly hitting me in the head with the newspaper you're flailing around with while you talk (loudly) to your boyfriend on your cellphone is not a way to make friends. Further, when I turn around to look at you, saying (again loudly) into your phone, "Oh, now some lady I *accidentally* hit in the head is giving me a death glare" is not an appropriate response. A better response would be, "I'm sorry." Also, telling the guy you're on the phone with that the people around you on the bus are getting ready to kill you because you're *blocking the path* to the door at *every* stop is not going to win you any points.

Please be aware that you do not own the bus, you are not the only passenger, and none of us really want to hear that you feel your dad is treating you like you're a crack dealer because instead of giving you cash he gave you $50 in gift cards to Stop & Shop.

Thank you.

--That chick who, in fact, could hear you over the podcast she was listening to.