The subway station nearby where I work is often populated by people who cannot for the life of them swipe a Metrocard. When I see a line of people three or more longer at the turnstiles, I assess their approximate Metrocard swiping ability and if I deem it insufficient I keep on walking towards the larger bank of turnstiles. Even when I end up getting to the other side at the same time as the bad Metrocard swiper I still feel justified because waiting and watching someone attempt to get through is an excruciating form of pain that I don’t feel I need ever put myself through.
Could it be that the system is not as good as it should?
@niha
No. It’s a card. You swipe it. If this where 1950 and some sort of amazing new technology I would expect people to struggle a bit. I think the killer near our office is the amount of tourists. Those first few swipes can be tricky i suppose.
My brother is staying with me now, visiting NYC for the first time. He struggled the first 2 times, and hasn’t had trouble since.