It's important to follow basic public transportation etiquette when riding the subway.
ex> You should try to follow basic etiquettes while mingling with people.
The most basic of rules is to keep the special seats reserved for the elderly vacant.
* reserved for: ~을 위해 예약된.
* vacant: 비어 있는.. keep ~ vacant: 비워 두다.
ex> There aren't many vacant seats left.
Sprawling out and taking up more than one seat is just plain rude.
* sprawl out: to sit or lie down with your arms and legs spread out in relaxed or awkward way
ex> The puppy was sprawled out on the carpet.
Reading the newspaper spread wide open is also frowned upon.
* be frowned upon: 눈살을 찌푸리게 하다.
ex> I can't understand people reading the newspaper spread wide open in a jam-packed subway.
When the subway is jam-packed during rush hour, just keep to yourself as much as you possibly can.
* keep to yourself: 남에게 피해를 주지 않다.
@ Think on your feet. 민첩하게 생각하라, 순발력 있게 대처하라.
1. It's important to follow the basic etiquettes at the workplace.
2. This room is reserved for the distinguished guests.
3. He always sprawls out when he sits on a chair.
4. The train was jam-packed with commuters.
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