When riding the subway, communicating with the staff in a concise and effective manner can both maintain politeness and reduce unnecessary conversations. Here are some suggestions: 1. **Prepare in advance**: - **Buy tickets**: Try to buy tickets in advance or use transportation cards to reduce the time spent queuing and communicating at the ticket window. - **Know the route**: Familiarize yourself with the subway routes and transfer methods to avoid unnecessary communication when asking staff. 2. **Use electronic devices**: - **Mobile payment**: Use mobile payment or transportation cards to avoid complicated communication during cash transactions. - **Applications**: Use the subway company's official application to check schedules, routes and fares to reduce the need for interaction with staff. 3. **Stay polite and concise**: - **Brief communication**: If you need to communicate with the staff, try to express your needs in short and clear language, such as "What time does the train in the XX direction arrive?" - **Smile and polite language**: Even if there is less communication, maintaining basic courtesy such as smiling and saying thank you will help establish a good interactive atmosphere. 4. **Abide by rules and regulations**: - **Know the regulations in advance**: Familiarize yourself with the relevant regulations and procedures of the subway to reduce the need for additional explanations or help due to unfamiliarity. - **Self-service**: Try to use self-service equipment, such as self-service ticket machines and automatic ticket gates, to reduce interaction with staff. 5. **Problem solving**: - **Independent handling**: When encountering a problem, first try to solve it through self-service equipment or check the bulletin board. If you really need help, then communicate with the staff. - **Stay calm**: When communication is necessary, stay calm and respectful, and avoid unnecessary long conversations due to emotions. Through the above methods, you can reduce unnecessary communication with subway staff and improve riding efficiency while maintaining courtesy and respect.