The secret life of New York City subway riders: Why they sit where they sit

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All subway activity seems to be operating with the same goal: Reduce any opportunity for eye contact or any type of interaction with another rider.
Surrender a seat to a shuffling elder, or pretend not to notice his buckling knees? Remain in the same seat throughout the ride, or contend for a more desired seat near a door?
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