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For a great deal of of us, once we get on a train, bus, or plane we are ready to relax after frantically handling last minute details. We take a deep breath and check to see if we have everything handy for the length of our journey: Book? Got it. Eyeglasses? Check. A pen for underlining or making notes? Check. For those of us who are less fortunate, and not in first-class on trains and airplanes, a water bottle is essential. We’re all set to go.

Recently, this was the scene as I was when it comes to to embark on a 3.5 hour train ride from Seattle, Washington to Vancouver Washington. The trip takes me along the Hood Canal and any given day the scenery is spectacular. On this trip, my timing was such that that I would be capable to watch the sunset over the Canal. What a particular treat!

We hadn’t yet pulled away from the station when a young woman in the seat in front of me started a phone conversation. I could listen each word she said, yet, I convinced myself that she was just making a quick call to tell her Dad she was all set for the journey.

The train started its’ journeying and the sights of Seattle whizzed by my window. The young woman’s speech continued as she told her Dad in regards to her primary time in a casino and how she had won $16. She shared news in regards to her new apartment, the occupation application she had put at the Cheese Cake Factory (I may even tell which location) and how she wasn’t sure regarding her new roommate.

She finished her speech with her Dad and then called a girlfriend to talk about how she treated the new guy she met at special event in Seattle. Then, I had to listen regarding the casino, apartment, occupation etc….you get the picture.

Soon others were looking at me with sympathy. The man behind me asked the conductor if he could pass out earplugs. It soon was evident that EVERY person in the car had to listen to her the entire trip too.

I tapped on the woman’s shoulder and said, “Are you conscious that every one in this car has heard everything you have said on your phone calls?” She gave me a dirty looked, and then signed off on her phone call.

This isn’t an apart story. The same thing happens at airports in waiting rooms, on planes -especially if the is plane is delayed and sitting on the tarmac. Do recognise that “private” phone calls in public areas are not private.

On the positive side, a recent trip on a bus from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to the airport turned out to be outstanding fun. Four of us sitting near each other started a great conversation. We were laughing and learning with regards to each other’s adventures. In addition, we learned a heap of utile tips for our next journey.

Travelers need to comprehend that most of the time “private conversations” are not private. If you need to make a phone call, look for an area that is away from the gathered crowd.

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About the AuthorSTEVEN ASCHER has taught filmmaking at Harvard and MIT. His awards include Sundance Grand Jury Prize, a George Foster Peabody Award, and the Prix Italia. He has been nominated for an Oscar.
EDWARD PINCUS founded the film section at MIT and later taught filmmaking at Harvard. His awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, and he is the author of the widely applied Guide to Filmmaking.

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