How interesting ...

     My train is full, but the seats directly on either side of me are empty.  There are two sets of men standing immediately in front of these open seats, but no one wants to make the move to sit down.  Consequently, they're also blocking out people standing on either side if them who clearly don't feel comfortable parting through the men to take the open seats.  I wonder if this is a male ego thing - not wanting to show "weakness" i.e. a desire to sit down?  My coat isn't hanging into the empty seats, so no apparent barricades.  I'm not stinky either, not displaying any apparent craziness, nor am I dressed in cosplay.

     How interesting ...