I both live and work in New York City, which means the MTA is my primary means of transportation. You often find a more varied group of people that ride the subway rather than the bus. Along both, however, you encounter some interesting fellows.

1. The Sleeper

Although I sleep on the subway, there are those people who sleep on the other passengers. Personal example—the woman who not only falls onto your shoulder while sleeping but doesn’t see anything wrong with her sleeping on you when you gently try to nudge her off because you just had a long day at the office and don’t feel like being a pillow at the given moment.

2. The Cranky One

When you travel to work or home from work during rush hour, it is no shocker that the train may be crowded. There are those people who cannot accept this, however, and maintain for the entire ride a look of disgust. I get that it is very hot in the summer months, and I don’t like feeling as if I am in a sardine can either, but I am not Harry Potter and cannot apparate just to make you more comfortable.

3. The One That Fidgets

Those moments when you get a seat and the subway is not that crowded (a true miracle), but there is that person next to you that just won’t sit still. Please…stop touching me. Thank you.

4. The Talker

Once in a while you will encounter that person that feels the need to give you their entire life story. I don’t mean to sound ignorant, I love hearing about people’s lives, but not after work and waiting in the beyond 100 degree subway station for quite a while if delays occurred. And another thing, I don’t know you so why are you spreading your personal business to a stranger. For all you know, I could work for the FBI and you are confessing to me a crime you have committed and I could be recording our conversation. What do you do now?

5. The Dancer

I am a dancer and have been for almost my entire life. One place I do not feel the need to dance is on a subway car. Please stop break dancing as the car jolts in different directions. Also, please note that we are not in a club and the poles are meant to help keep balance and not to aid your supposed dance moves.

6. The Spreader

Please keep one’s legs shut. Enough said. I do not feel the need to elaborate. Thank you.

7. The Music Lover

When I can hear your music through my headphones, I am not so much as annoyed at you as I am concerned for your poor eardrums.

8. The Lox And Cream Cheese On An Everything Bagel

I get it. No one is ever on time for work in the morning. If you feel the need to eat on the subway, locks and cream cheese on an everything bagel is not the way to go. That is not something I enjoy smelling at 7 a.m. Be considerate of people’s noses. Thank you.

9. The "I Could Not Find My Deodorant This Morning And Said The Heck With It"

Please remember that subway cars are a tight space. Commuting in the morning indicates rush hour. Put those two things together and you have people within close proximity to one another. Please make sure you smell acceptable. If you can’t find deodorant, I am certain there is a drug store on your way to the station. Please stop inside and invest. You can even keep that deodorant in the bag you carry around so it is always with you if you forget. See how nice things can work out.

Don’t get me wrong, there are some very nice people who ride the subway. I have had enjoyable conversations with many and appreciate those that keep to themselves as I do. The subway is a great means of getting around, but also a great place to people watch.