Heart of the Matter Podcast: Inconsiderate behaviour on public transport - Why do some act this way?
Suggestions to regulate inconsiderate behaviour on public transport were met with strong public reaction. But why do people play loud music or put their feet up on seats?
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In a recent CNA commentary, Dr William Wan from the Singapore Kindness Movement argued for some regulation in dealing with inconsiderate behaviour on public transport. This drew some strong reaction from readers.Â
Why do some people behave badly in a public space? What stops others from confronting them and should more be done?
Michelle Tay, director of the Singapore Kindness Movement, and Associate Professor Ho Kong Chong, head of Urban Studies at Yale Nus College are this week's guests on the Heart of the Matter podcast.
Professor Ho:
It's important that we (do) not develop a culture of intolerance ... If we are too strict on some things, then you specify the boundaries of what's acceptable. I think that could be dangerous.
Michelle Tay:
It took us five or six years to change certain behaviours like giving up seats ... certain behaviours take time to change.
Jump to these key moments:Â
- 2:18 Pet peeves on public transport
- 7:25 Are we less courteous?
- 10:27 How do we respond to bad behaviour?
- 12:47 Bystander apathy
- 13:38 When should bus captains step in?
- 15:26 Living in a dense city
Source: CNA/ta
