Passenger Tales

Earlier today on my way to work, I had the misfortune of seating beside a very sleepy man in a jam-packed jeepney. He kept nodding off. Aside from that, he was holding the rail at the ceiling of the jeepney with his left hand and since I was seated at his left, he was encroaching on my already miniscule place. I did not say or do anything because I can understand sleeping in public transportations. I have done it a few times in the past and I’m sure I’ll be doing it again in the future. I just ignored him and tried to be as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, it came to a point where the guy was already in danger of sleeping on my shoulder. I was preparing to turn to give him the evil eye when I had a savior from an unexpected quarter. The lady on my other side spoke up and told him, “Lean your head (on the vertical window bar) so that you won’t keep nodding off and disturbing others.” The guy followed her suggestion, thus sparing me from further discomfort. Many thanks, Ma’am, whoever you are