Hello,

I have a couple questions about etiquette if someone is able to help me understand. Please note I am not criticizing, rather I wish to understand the difference in etiquette to what I'm used to.

1) On trains especially, is there a particular reason why people are not allowed to disembark from the train in in orderly fashion before those waiting to get on the train seem to rush in through the doors?

2) In terms of line-ups or queues, it seems like many people seem to disregard this and push to the front though a queue has been formed or else the queue is formed and then when the store/train actually opens everyone seems to disregard the order and rush in. Also when you are at the counter dealing with someone it seemed common for someone else to join you on the counter when you are trying to pay or have a conversation. Is there a particular reason for this?

3) Crotchless pants for the young children. I've seen numerous times when a child is wearing crotchless pants and is allowed to go to the washroom (both poop or pee) in the middle of the sidewalk, or in an underpass. Is this common? and if so, is there no concern for illness being passed around?

What I'd love to understand is the mentality of individuals who are accustomed to these ways who can perhaps explain them to this foreigner.

Thanks.