I think the owner also needs kicked /s

“No.” Is a complete sentence. And she doesn’t need to be nice or polite to strangers who are obviously being creepy or she’s just not interested in speaking to. These are things I wish I knew sooner. Also, if she’s uncomfortable or not being left alone, trying to identify another women she can approach and ask if she can sit near them until her stop. Usually we’re aware when other women are uncomfortable. I hope this doesn’t break her spirit or her confidence!

Former Ohioan here, who also moved to DC after grad school - I love it here, for many reason, but mostly just the city itself. I love going for long walks with my dog, checking out different restaurants and going to museums. It’s a big city, yet drivable, it’s busy but not overwhelmingly so, theres always something interesting going on on the weekend. I find it’s a nice balance. And the weather is more mild than Ohio!