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LOL, this is obviously an extreme example, but it happens.
As a whole, the culture is very respectful and one of my favorite countries in the world. But the fact is, you do have people walk right in front of you, push their way on to the trains and such. It's much worse in some other Asia countries.
Trying to fit on a public subway isn't quite the same though. We don't have control of the space of a public transit - and playing the game of "I hope there is room when it comes around next time" is admittedly stupid. It's hoping that there is extra space - and yet the next time it comes around it's even more packed lol.
In general though, there is a huge difference. Sitting in traffic and talking to others and blissfully unaware of other people that are trying to get by is very much an American thing. Not the same as trying to pack into public transit.
Also doesn't negate my point that they all get off in single-file and line up unlike western countries that bum-rush escalators.