We refer someone as a “passenger” when he or she is on the paid side of the gate line at the station and “customer” on the unpaid side…but we also say “customer” as we provide a service. Generally both terms are used widely, therefore it’s a distinction without a difference.
I liked today’s one but why was Colin referred to as a “customer” and not a “passenger” on the board?
We refer someone as a “passenger” when he or she is on the paid side of the gate line at the station and “customer” on the unpaid side…but we also say “customer” as we provide a service. Generally both terms are used widely, therefore it’s a distinction without a difference.