[mercer]

> 10. People = Sh#t. This is just me as I’m quite the (cartoon) nihilist, but please respect peoples boundaries because some people like to be left alone, don’t encroach on others personal space.

Could you expand on this? I like to think I'm good at respecting boundaries, but at the same time I generally operate outside of what most people consider 'boundaries' precisely because my experience is that people like this.

Obviously, this should be done with care, and I think I am careful, but I'd love to hear what you find typical of people crossing your boundaries.

[selectstar]

The idea being subjected to random people in times when we are 'alone' but in close proximity to others, i.e. on transport, is horrifying. I think it's contextual based on what part of the world you are from, but my take is that if I am on this flight for 9 hours, I want to read my book or watch a movie in peace and not have to make fast friends with you just because the seat lottery has paired us up. I know some people love being friendly with others in such situations, but it's not for me.

In a different scenario, a bar or a coffee shop etc, I think it's more acceptable as you are out in public anyway and then idle chatter is always going to be part and parcel of spending time in such places and I am generally ok with it.

[mercer]

Ha, then I'm safe. I equally dislike the situations you describe, so I do not subject others to it either.