I believe I am more polite than most of my fellow Torontonians when it comes to the subway. I stand well back from the doors, giving departing passengers a clear path as much space as I can offer, like a page turner beside a concert pianist. I can\u2019t stand the thought of blocking someone\u2019s rightful exit, forcing them to navigate around a body that should never have been in their way. It feels almost sacred, like waiting for the exact right moment in a tune to take your solo. No barging in, no stepping on anyone else\u2019s line – just holding the silence until it\u2019s your turn. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"