The new rawdogging? Workers are 'barebacking' on their way to the office - and fellow commuters are furious

A new trend among subway riders, particularly among Gen Z workers, involves forgoing phones and staring at fellow commuters, dubbed 'barebacking'. This practice is thought to be a form of rebellion against return-to-office policies and has gained attention on social media platforms like TikTok. Podcaster Curtis Morton criticized this behavior, emphasizing the awkwardness of direct eye contact in an otherwise bustling commuting environment. Experts suggest this trend reflects broader tensions and the desire for personal connection in a post-pandemic world, likening it to previous trends like 'masterdating'.

You've commuted enough times. Why are you sitting there without a phone, without a book, just looking at me, looking at what's going on? Just do something!

Barebacking has been on the rise with commuters returning to the subway post-pandemic, as a form of rebellion against demanding bosses and return-to-office mandates.

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