What is up with elderly English ladies on London transport? They're the most inconsiderate and rude mob I have so far come across in London. I'm not a small person, so I have found it a bit disconcerting to have these hunched over 70+ year olds push me aside as they try to maneuver their way onto train or bus. There's a lot of people in this city, so you get the occasional push and shove from fellow commuters, but these grandmas are in a league of their own. They'll be in there with their fragile bodies, dropping the shoulder and ploughing through people without blinking an eyelid.
Today I was broadsided by this old lady trying to get onto a bus. She was no where near the bus when it pulled in and I was unfortunately standing in her way as she rapidly approached. When I had realised that she wanted to get onto it, I started moving aside. But it was too late, instead of deviating right to an unobstructed passage to the bus doors, she chose her more immediate route - through me. No "excuse me", no "sorry", I was simply left with a residual feeling of shock. If it were a young guy, I'd definitely give him piece of my mind. But one has to have respect for one's elders.
I don't know why this issue seems to be only apparent with the female gender. Women in the 25-45 age bracket are also particularly offensive while trying to acquire public transport. They can get a bit physical, but they don't charge at you unlike the previously mentioned grannies. Myself and others don't seem to have experienced anything negative with men on public transport. Except for the no eye contact thing, but that's a ubiquitous concept. It's only the women which throw away the handbook of mutual respect and commuting etiquette.
