Passenger got scolded by uncle for telling him ‘cutting toenails on bus is not allowed for hygiene purposes’

A bus passenger was allegedly scolded by an uncle for telling him to stop cutting his toenails on public transportation.

“Saw this man cutting his toenail inside Bus 61. I boarded Bus 61 at Blk 302 Ubi Ave 2,” wrote a Facebook page Complaint Singapore member. “I told him in public transportation not allowed to cut toenails due to hygiene purposes. However, he scolded me instead and told me not to be a busybody.”

Netizens were equally concerned about the uncles’ behaviour.

“I don’t understand why they have to do this sia. Cannot do at home? Why need to do it on public transport of all places?” asked Facebook user Rene Lee.

“It’s not like they’re so busy that it is the only time of the day and place that they can get this done. Why go out with a nail cutter?” he asked.

It appears that others have also witnessed elderly passengers clipping their nails on public transport. They noted there was no point in asking such passengers to refrain from unhygienic practices, as it is “their habit to the bone” already.

“Often we see comments like ‘why take video or photo, why not approach him or her and tell nicely?'” said Facebook user Keiko Lee. “Chances are, people who are already doing some bad or inconsiderate acts will not listen to a friendly reminder. Worst, they can get agitated and behave recklessly.”

In July, Bangkok’s BTS skytrain system implemented a “Mind Your Hair” rule for commuters, which includes refraining from doing hair flips, entering public transport with dripping wet hair, picking one’s nose or ears, popping zits, spraying perfume, or applying makeup.

Although Singapore has yet to define public transport etiquette, grooming activity that leaves behind bodily DNA, like clipping nails, is generally frowned upon on public transport. /TISG

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