I also enjoy traveling using public transportation. That is one of the best parts of living in New York City is the 24/7 availability of the metro and buses to get around. I'm also constantly looking around to see most people on their phones.
One thing I'm always curious to analyze is their posture when doing so. Are they holding their arms out in front to keep the screen up nearly level with their eyes or do they slouch badly and look down by their waist?
When I do choose to read or watch something on my phone when I take transit, I challenge myself to hold my core tight and my arms out ahead so I feel like I am getting a bit of a workout and not stressing my back at all. In fact, it helps me open up my chest and take deeper breaths!
Now it looks like all the people by you on the trains seemed friendly and happy to get their pictures taken. I know in NYC, people would be much more protective of their privacy and I could see people getting upset and making an issue with getting photographed on public transit (even if it is just for fun).
I think they are just unaware that they are being photographed, otherwise they will be upset also, for sure.
This is something that I don’t know often, that’s why it gave me anxiety just to take these photos. I’m not sure if I will ever do this again lol.
By the way, I think you’re right about them doing or making a bad posture. It is unfortunate that these days people become enslaved by their phones. Much as possible, I simply stay away from my phone and take a little nap while I’m in the transit.
Yeah I would simply just try to ask first before taking a picture, or like you said be very calm about it so they aren't aware of it!
Asking about it… And definitely get me a 100% “no” 😅
The only chance for me is to be sneaky about it