Let’s talk about the social contract here. You know, the vibe. Train platforms are already tense places. People are anxious, tired, and clutching their coffee like a lifeline.
Adding a vape cloud into that mix is like throwing a glitter bomb into a library. It’s disruptive. Some folks have asthma. Others just don’t want to smell your “Blueberry Pancake” flavor at 8 AM on a Tuesday.
Being a decent human being usually wins over being technically right. If you see a crowd of people holding their breath, maybe suck it up and wait.
What About the Edge of the Platform?
Oh, you thought you’d be clever and stand right at the yellow line? Bad idea. Vaping near the tracks is a double whoops.
First, you might get in trouble. Second, if you get absorbed in a fat cloud and miss the announcement that your train is arriving, you might end up as a cautionary tale on the evening news. “Local commuter vaped into oncoming express.” Not a good look.
Also, some trains are super sensitive to vapor and smoke. You could accidentally set off fire alarms. Imagine explaining that to the fire department while your train is delayed. “Sorry, it was just a little melon ice blast!” Yeah, they won’t laugh.
