Quote by Graham Swift

I am struck by the way people behave on the Tube. They look at each other beadily and inquisitively, and something goes on in their thoughts which must be equivalent to the way dogs and other animals, when they meet, sniff each other's arses and nuzzle each other's fur.

I am struck by the way people behave on the Tube. They look

Summary

This quote highlights the observation of the peculiar behavior exhibited by people while traveling on the London Underground (the Tube). The comparison drawn between humans and animals, specifically dogs, emphasizes the curiosity and scrutiny in their interactions. The statement suggests that people, like animals, engage in a form of social interaction, whereby they communicate through visual cues, similar to sniffing, and establish connections by observing and assessing one another. The quote invites contemplation on the sometimes instinctive and primal aspects of human behavior in a public setting.

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By Graham Swift

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