A former royal butler highlights what he describes as “rude” behaviour in shared public spaces, including pubs, cafés and trains, pointing to everyday actions that he says can disturb others.

The outlets describe examples such as making loud calls in places where quiet is expected and using devices or behaviours that may violate venue rules, including vaping in areas where it is prohibited. The articles frame the guidance as a checklist intended to help people recognize habits that negatively affect other commuters and customers.

While both reports present the same central message—behaviour that disrupts fellow patrons can be inconsiderate—they rely largely on general observational examples rather than detailed new reporting on a specific incident. They do not offer a quantified study or cite particular enforcement actions, focusing instead on practical signs of conduct that readers can evaluate in day-to-day settings.