subway etiquette

We all have our gripes about our commute, but for New Yorkers, it's a tad different.

My coworkers and I were discussing what annoys us on the subways, so I decided to summarize here a list of subway etiquette rules.  I find that when these things happen, it is because the person is (1) entitled or (2) oblivious.  I am sometimes guilty of breaking these myself, but I try to do my best.

1. First and foremost, able-bodied people should give up their seat to the elderly, disabled, or pregnant.  Open your eyes! (The Oblivious)
2. Wait for people to get off the train before getting on.  Still a difficult concept for everyday subway users to grasp. (The Entitled)
3. When holding the pole, your arm should be extended by at least 120 degrees if there are other people sharing the pole.  For some reason, I run into a lot of women who like to hug the pole while I'm holding onto it, thus obliviously pressing their boobs onto my hand.  I don't want to touch your boobs. (The Entitled and Oblivious)
4. Try not to touch others.  Why do people always want to touch??? (I'm not really sure if it's The Entitled or The Oblivious.  I don't understand why people do this.)
5. If you are standing near the door, stand sideways to let people in or out of the subway car. (The Entitled)
6. In a crowded train, take backpacks and purses off your back/shoulder and hold them in front of you at your feet.  (The Entitled, Oblivious or The Weak - I break this one sometimes because I have to carry heavy things sometimes! And it's too gross to rest anything on the floor.)
7. Move into the center of the car to let more people on.  Honestly, it's the better place to be since people pack in like sardines in front of the car doors anyway.  (The Entitled and Oblivious)