Manners!

[Beckiboo]

I was on the train this morning (standing up) and an old lady got on, with a walking stick and was obviously unsteady on her feet.
To my horror, nobody got up and offered this lady their seat. The train was packed with young, fit people yet nobody thought about giving up their seat to someone less able-bodied.

I thought it was very wrong, and eventually after a few people stared into the carriage and tutted, someone reluctantly gave up their seat.

I have to admit though, a thought did enter my mind of "why is a woman of her age and capability getting on the tube at 9am rush hour anyway?" Surely it would be more sensible to come into London at a more quieter time?

Anyway I was brought up to always offer my seat to those less fortunate... were you?

 

[Barbie]

Most of the time I do, the only time I might be selfish is on a Monday after a heavy wkend and I feel that I need my seat more than anyone does

Tom always gives his up, I think good manners is a lovely trait to have.

 

[silvia]

I don't usually travel on public transport but yes, I do offer my sit.
Yesterday for example, I offered my sit to a pregnant girl who actually was a fat one and I looked like a twat

 

[Barbie]

Yesterday for example, I offered my sit to a pregnant girl who actually was a fat one and I looked like a twat

 

[Scoobie]

I don't usually travel on public transport but yes, I do offer my sit.
Yesterday for example, I offered my sit to a pregnant girl who actually was a fat one and I looked like a twat

there have been a few occasions were I haven't been sure whether they were pregnant or not


Same as Barbie really. will always offer my seat unless i'm feeling too fragile to stand.

It isn't just older people who are left to stand either. there was a guy oin my bus the other day with his leg in plaster and on crutches. he was having real trouble staying on his feet and not one person offered him a seat!

 

[Beckiboo]

I don't usually travel on public transport but yes, I do offer my sit.
Yesterday for example, I offered my sit to a pregnant girl who actually was a fat one and I looked like a twat

lol Sil

Sometimes if I've just been out for lunch Im sure I must look about 4 months pregnant, I normally hover around hoping someone will offer me their seat but alas, they never do

 

[Barbie]

Same as Barbie really. will always offer my seat unless i'm feeling too fragile to stand.

It isn't just older people who are left to stand either. there was a guy oin my bus the other day with his leg in plaster and on crutches. he was having real trouble staying on his feet and not one person offered him a seat!

I've seen people not give up their seat to blind people before, how bad is that

 

[Robder]

lol Sil

Sometimes if I've just been out for lunch Im sure I must look about 4 months pregnant, I normally hover around hoping someone will offer me their seat but alas, they never do

classic!

I imagine you'd be mortified if they did though!

 

[stuie]

I've seen people not give up their seat to blind people before, how bad is that

how do they know that there is someone sitting there already? do they prod with their stick?

 

[Beckiboo]

how do they know that there is someone sitting there already? do they prod with their stick?

PMSL

Wrong, but very funny

 

[Robder]

how do they know that there is someone sitting there already? do they prod with their stick?

 

[stuie]

PMSL

Wrong, but very funny

It was a semi-serious question If there are any blind people reading this then i'm sorry if i've offended you!!

 

[grego]

I don't usually travel on public transport but yes, I do offer my sit.
Yesterday for example, I offered my sit to a pregnant girl who actually was a fat one and I looked like a twat

sil, you're so funny chica

 

[russ]

dunno if it's just me but ive noticed recently that people are much more willing to offer seats than they used to be. only this am on a busy tube there was a seat free and no-one wanted to take it, maybe they didnt want to look inconsiderate.

bizarely, i notice that the central line is worst for peeps not offering seats and the northern line the best.

i rarely sit down on the tube anyways. the only time i do is if a fit and healthy person is hovering at my shoulder as the train comes in and is obvoiously trying to barge their way past me to get a seat. at this point i ALWYAY ensure they dont get one

 

[Morbyd]

I rarely ride public transport but I think I would.

A couple of weeks ago I actually got to help an old lady cross the street I always thought that kind of thing was a TV show cliche but this babushka was at a crosswalk on a decently busy street the first couple of people she asked ignored her

 

[jjinit]

I always do where possible, however when your sat down and 10 million people pile on at "Bank", even if you do spot a poor old sod in the middle of the melee there's not much you can do. Not so long ago I offered up my seat to a pregnent lady who didnt want it at first, only when I insisted did she take it, i then spent the next 5 mins looking at her, rather worried as on closer inspection she was at least in her 50's and quite possibly not pregnant, just fat

so it's a double edged sword in some respects.

p.s before some of you get all womens lib, I am fully aware of the fact that it's any womans right to get herself knocked up well into middle age.

 

[x-amount]

Of course I do, I think everyone does, and certainly no-one will admit to not giving up their seat to those who need it save 2 things:

I always feel an overwhelming notion of being condescending when I do it

I want to go through life never having to go through the Holy Grail of public embarassments (Silv lol) which is when you off your seat to the pregnant woman, and it turns out she's just a bit "abi titmuss". I'd want to see her holding pictures of her scan, or at least a homre pregnancy test result so I'm quite sure it won't backfire!

Truth be told, I don't do it so much for the other person. I can;t think of anything more that gives ME a lift like knowing you gave up your seat for someone who needed it more than you. Puts a spring in my step for the rest of the day so it does!

 

[Morbyd]

Truth be told, I don't do it so much for the other person. I can;t think of anything more that gives ME a lift like knowing you gave up your seat for someone who needed it more than you. Puts a spring in my step for the rest of the day so it does!

2 things we've agreed on today. I'm quite scared, if not a bit pleased.

Ego is the root of all charity, and that's not a bad thing IMH(but correct)O. You feel better doing good.

 

[Buckley]

Ego is the root of all charity, and that's not a bad thing IMH(but correct)O. You feel better doing good.

That and the fact that you'll get hump 32 virgins with Jesus and David Icke in Nirvana!

Sorry! Miss Boo mentioned religion - she started it!

 

[puppylover]

I do it in the hope that because of my advancing years someone will do it for me one day, besides what could be worse than the train/tube/metro stopping suddenly and an old person smelling of wee and stuff falls on you......