Step 6 - Ride

This step really needs no instructions other than be considerate of the people around you. But just in case you're really new to riding the train, I've included some very elementary tips to not being glared at by angry fellow riders.

If you're riding during commuting hours, people are generally traveling alone, tired, pissed and want to have a quiet, hassle free ride. Loud conversations with other people on the train or on your phone are especially unwelcome. On the weekend, people are more likely to be traveling in groups so you're much more free to be social and make noise.

If you have a seat, then you can probably just chill out and sleep or read or surreptitiously stare at other people. If you think you might fall asleep, position yourself so that you don't slump onto your seat mate.

If you're standing you may be able to pull off reading a paper or book. Just be sure your paper doesn't wack people.

If you listen to music, keep the volume down so that other people aren't also listening. Refrain from singing or rapping out loud.

Please don't be that person who walks through the doors between cars.

And last but not least, be aware that you sound like a complete ass when you're talking on your phone nine times out of ten, and that everyone can hear you. If this doesn't bother you, fine. But be careful because you might end up being quoted on the Internet or at someone's dinner or brunch.

Click on a step and learn how

Step 1 - Get directions and schedules

Step 2 - Find your stop & wait

Step 3 - Pay

Step 4 - Get On

Step 5 - Choose a seat or standing place

Step 6 - Ride

Step 7 - Get Off