hong Kong Commuter Confronts Passenger for Hogging Seat with Backpack,Sparks Heated Exchange
Hong Kong – A recent incident on Hong Kong‘s East Railway line has ignited debate over commuter etiquette after a passenger refused to remove his backpack from a seat,preventing an elderly woman from sitting down. The confrontation, documented by a fellow passenger and shared online, quickly went viral, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding public space and consideration for others.
The incident began when a commuter noticed an older man occupying a seat with his backpack, despite several elderly passengers standing nearby. A witness, posting to the “Tai Po TAI PO” Facebook page, recounted approaching the man after observing him ignore a grandmother attempting to sit.
“He just put his bag there and didn’t seem to care that elderly people needed a seat,” the poster explained. “I tried to reason with him.”
Video footage of the encounter shows the man engrossed in his phone, seemingly oblivious to the inconvenience he was causing. When asked politely if he would move his bag, the man responded dismissively in Mandarin, stating, “I can do it!” - implying he intended to sit there himself with the bag.
the situation escalated when the witness pressed the issue, pointing out the seat was meant for passengers, not personal belongings. The man responded with a threatening challenge, repeatedly warning, “You move my bag and try it!” He then escalated the situation further by filming the witness with his phone, demanding they stop recording and even suggesting they call the police.
“I won’t take it, you come and get it! come and get it!” he shouted, brandishing his phone.
Another passenger intervened, scolding the man and stating, “That is a seat for a person, this is not a truck.”
Faced with mounting pressure, the man eventually conceded, stating he could hold his bag while seated. He then sat down,repeatedly asking,”is it okay for me to sit? Is it okay?”
The incident has sparked a wave of online commentary,with many praising the witness for speaking
