A strange ban in France: you can’t kiss at train stations there (5 photos)

At the same time, kisses are one of the symbols of this country. They kiss and when they meet, and when even those who are little known say goodbye, because those are the rules of etiquette.





Lovers are not shy about showing their feelings in public kissing couples on the streets of Paris and other French cities are full. IN cafes, in the subway, in museums and parks. Everywhere. Except for one single places where, by the way, kisses are very relevant - this is the station. Since 1910 it is forbidden to kiss at railway stations in France and formally this ban no one did not cancel. Today there are no more fines, but...



But it's not just that.

When railways appeared in France, the inhabitants of the country could not come to terms with the fact that the trains have a timetable, which must be adhered to. They are known hedonists and try to live in pleasure, not by the clock. And when they said goodbye at the station, then they kissed so long and passionately that the trains were constantly delayed.



The French did not differ in punctuality even during the time of the carriages - Well, think about it, a little earlier or a little later went. But with the train will not work - the point is not only in discipline, but also in safety. Station workers, imbued with romance, for a long time did not long goodbyes were forbidden.

The authorities realized that it was necessary to solve the problem to the fullest extent.



For station kisses appointed a fine. That's how it happened teach romantic but pragmatic French to observe on the platform order. And it's been 100 years, the situation with the timetable a long time ago improved, but the stations still honor this long tradition.



Sign at the station in Warrington

Interestingly, the same ban exists in the UK. (not everywhere, but at some stations). In Warrington, for example, since on the platforms there are signs with a ban on such a passionate manifestation feelings. But here, most likely, it is a matter of decency, very honored by prim the English. At the same time, in the same Warrington, a separate, hidden from prying eyes, a place for lovers to say goodbye.