A gentleman was travelling in a railway train, and, as there was no one
else in the carriage, he placed his portmanteau and other luggage on the
rack =opposite= to where he sat instead of overhead.
At the next station several people entered the carriage, and, when the
gentleman wanted to get out, he was obliged to reach up in front of the
people sitting opposite to get his luggage. But he did not forget to
say, "Excuse me, please".
(Blackboard.)
When Passing in Front of others, or when Reaching
in Front, always say "Excuse me, please".