10 types of people you find on the Dubai Metro

The line breaker: Cutting the line This rider would just pop up out of nowhere and suddenly appear behind - or worse, in front of you as you wait in line to tap your Nol card. Tip: Get his or her attention and politely point at the end of the line.

The lost rider: The person who looks at the Dubai Metro map with all the confusion in the world as they stare at green and red lines, colours, dots and names of the stations. It’s almost like a puzzle for someone new to Dubai. Tip: If you have time, help the person out. Show them how hospitable the residents of this city can be.

The music lover: This rider is lost in their own little world, so lost in fact, that they can't tell how their loud music is bothering other people. Then you have the people who actually sing out loud, others who sway to the music. Tip: Bring your own earphones to avoid this situation.

The breather: The rider who would stand over you and breathe down your neck... It's true, personal space is almost non-existent on metros during rush hour, but you should turn your head upwards, sideways or anywhere except into another person's neck. Tip: Smile politely and try not to give the person a death stare.

The odorous ones: When it comes to body odor, you only really notice two types of people. The ones who spray too much cologne or perfume as part of their personal grooming routine, and the others who do not care about that type grooming at all. Tip: Never cover your nose, but politely stay away. Another thing to try is to use some of your hand cream or sanitizer which will help you subtly smell something nicer or less intense.

The force: These are the people on the platform, who are forcing themselves onto the train, while other passengers try to get off. They’re like the walkers on The Walking Dead; zombies who don’t seem to be aware of how things are supposed to run on a metro platform. This is a problem especially when the metro is packed during the rush hours. Hey, wait your turn! Tip: Don’t push them back towards the platform, no matter how badly you want it. And if you are leading the way in, use that to help others get off first, just to avoid injury.

The chatterboxes: You just want to start your day with positive vibes. But your fellow passenger starts talking and laughing loudly without a care for the others jam-packed in to the train. Sometimes they're just venting about their job or life – you’d even be given that 'look' if you’re caught staring or 'eavesdropping'. Is it eavesdropping if you are shouting in my ear? Tip: Every long metro ride seems to have some loud over-sharers like these. Again, bring your own earphones.

The selfie-taker: It’s hard to believe anyone would be taking selfies on the metro, especially in the morning, when people are struggling to wake up or look like they've been in a zombie hunt. Just try not to photo bomb anybody. #iwokeuplikethis #nofilter #nomakeup #allnatural Tip: Ignore. Ignore. Ignore.

The territorial: This rider is always seen using up two seats, usually with a bag. When the cabin is almost airtight beyond any level of comfort, this rider should have the decency to squish himself on to one seat, as the rules intended. Tip: Go to them and say politely that you need to sit.

The bag-a-holic rider: This rider brings a ton of stuff. Their office bag, hand bag and their work-out bag too. They could also have a lunch pack and an extra bag for all the other things they might need for the day. Oh and there’s always someone bringing a box as well. Enough! Tip: If you're the person with a lot of stuff, please remember that it’s tight enough already. Try putting your bag in a corner or hold it between your feet. Having all of it in your hands is more space consuming.