Recently, there has been a heated discussion on the Internet about the right to use train sleepers. The incident began in a short video in which an aunt was filming a young man hanging a curtain on the lower bunk, and she kept blaming the young man for not giving up his seat to a 70-year-old man. However, the rebuked young man chose to remain silent and did not respond to his aunt's accusations.
As the video went viral, the discussion among netizens intensified. Some people show understanding of the behavior of young people, who believe that since a ticket for the lower berth has been purchased, it should be the freedom of the passengers to use the berth. Others are unhappy with the behaviour of young people, arguing that the warmth and courtesy of the once train journey seems to be fading.
The controversy has also raised concerns about regulations for the use of sleeper trains. Some netizens shared their experience of using "bed curtains" on train sleepers, and said that doing so can give them a better sense of privacy and security during the journey. However, there are also concerns about this, which they believe may cause inconvenience to passengers in the upper berth.
In the face of the controversy and questions from netizens, the customer service of China Railway 12306 gave a clear response: on the premise of not affecting other passengers, passengers can use fences or curtains to add privacy. However, this behavior requires full communication and consultation with other passengers to ensure that everyone's travel experience is not affected.
The response seemed to bring the controversy to a happy end. However, it also reminds us that how to balance individual rights with the public interest in the public space is always a topic worth exploring. There may not be an absolute answer to this question, but as long as we can understand, respect and communicate with each other, we will be able to find a solution that everyone feels comfortable with.