Riding on New York's subway system was much different than my typical LA Metro bus rides. I knew it was going to be a different experience with the subway being underground and being able to hold many more people.
When I had imagined the subway system in my head, I thought of this dirty place with unpleasant people. I guess that's what happens when you make assumptions based off movies or TV shows you see.
It was not dirty, although I refused to touch anything with my bare hands, unlike the guy in the photo. I encountered interesting people, but rude, not at all.