A Gaijin was eating a sandwich on a crowded train. The Japanese guy seated in front of him whispered it's not proper to eat standing. The Gaijin asked "Can I have your seat then?"

IMO, eating standing up wasn't even the real issue. It's inconsiderate to eat a sandwich on a crowded train in ANY country. What if the train made a sudden stop and the sandwich in your hands ends up in the face of the old lady standing next to you, mayo and all.

He should've eaten while standing or seated on a bench on the platform.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/...20040622gt.htm