This entire comment thread started with OP talking about watching what people do on their phones while they try to pass the time on public transit and making ju

This entire comment thread started with OP talking about watching what people do on their phones while they try to pass the time on public transit and making judgements about them based upon what he saw. Try looking at another person on public transit for more than a few moments and see how uncomfortable they get. It's not a question of anxiety it's just etiquette.