SJSinNYC, maybe this was an isolated case for your friend. I frequently take mehadrin buses and do sit on that so called “border” towards the back of the bus and do speak with my family and often see the same where wives speak to their husbands and vice versa. However, most of the time it is in a low tone of voice. Till this day, I have never been insulted nor heard anyone be insulted. Oy! I wonder what happened this time around with your friend – it sounds so out of the ordinary.
Daniel Breslauer, One time we were traveling on mehadrin 451 to Yerushaliim, where I also got sick and wanted to throw up. The bus driver kindly pulled over for a few minutes while “it all came out” and when I was done, we resumed the drive. The bus was full and not only did everyone wait patiently, but I was showered with “is everything alright?” and “do you need some water?” type of comments. I couldn’t thank the driver and the passengers enough. Maybe, this is a bit out of the ordinary, but there are good stories and unfortunate stories – this is a fact with everything in life. In either case, it’s a nisayon from H-shem and we must think 5 steps ahead before acting or reacting. Remember, we are being filmed 24/7. You’re in the spot light right now – what will be your next remark ……………???????????????????