monkey104 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 It's probably just me but I am just travelling back from Manchester by train with my wife. As I am on crutches at the moment we went in to the disabled compartment. All six drop down seats were full and people were also standing. On seeing me struggle on to the train a young lady jumped up ( thank you very much) and gave me her seat. Three of the seats were occupied by middle aged men. Considering that the majority of the standing occupants were female I was very surprised that none of them offered their seats to the females. I know that we are in the age of equality and rights for women and rightly so but I could not bring myself to stay seated while there are women stood in my presence without offering up my seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makapaka Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 It's probably just me but I am just travelling back from Manchester by train with my wife. As I am on crutches at the moment we went in to the disabled compartment. All six drop down seats were full and people were also standing. On seeing me struggle on to the train a young lady jumped up ( thank you very much) and gave me her seat. Three of the seats were occupied by middle aged men. Considering that the majority of the standing occupants were female I was very surprised that none of them offered their seats to the females. I know that we are in the age of equality and rights for women and rightly so but I could not bring myself to stay seated while there are women stood in my presence without offering up my seat. The men were probably worried about being called a misogynist or something - easier just to keep still and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The young woman was obviously well brought up and aware enough to notice you actually needed a seat in the disabled area. No marks for the men who ignored you. Old, impaired mobility, heavily pregnant, all reasons why it's kind to offer up a seat, rather than purely gender IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey finn Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The men were probably worried about being called a misogynist or something - easier just to keep still and quiet. Give over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) " Is the age of chivalry dead? " It may well be, if it's not dead it is severely wounded. I was taught in the 60's by Mum and Dad to give up my seat on public transport, for the old, the infirm and for any Lady. I honestly doubt if that is done in 2018, is it?. Angel1. Edited March 16, 2018 by ANGELFIRE1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 " Is the age of chivalry dead? " It may well be, if it's not dead it is severely wounded. I was taught in the 60's by Mum and Dad to give up my seat on public transport, for the old, the infirm and for any Lady. I honestly doubt if that is done in 2018, is it?. Angel1. and did you teach your children to give up theirs seats on public transport to others ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 and did you teach your children to give up theirs seats on public transport to others ? We decided not to have children, although at the age of 68 I sometimes wish I could call on a son or grandson for a little help doing things. As for your question, yes I certainly would have learnt them the same manners that I learned from my Parents. Good manners cost nothing, just a little time and instruction. Angel1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The young woman was obviously well brought up and aware enough to notice you actually needed a seat in the disabled area. No marks for the men who ignored you. Old, impaired mobility, heavily pregnant, all reasons why it's kind to offer up a seat, rather than purely gender IMO. Definitely agree, I was horrified some time ago when, on a train from London to Manchester, that a disabled man was told to sit on the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makapaka Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 " Is the age of chivalry dead? " It may well be, if it's not dead it is severely wounded. I was taught in the 60's by Mum and Dad to give up my seat on public transport, for the old, the infirm and for any Lady. I honestly doubt if that is done in 2018, is it?. Angel1. I was taught to do the same in the 80s ---------- Post added 16-03-2018 at 21:01 ---------- Give over I was messin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The elderly,the infirm and the young always benefit from my chivalry. As i've said before just being able to have babies doesn't get you any better treatment than anyone else. I've had "ladies" sneer at me for daring to offer a seat as though i've insulted them,so now i don't bother. I've also had ladies assume they've a right to a seat. A ticket gets you a ride not a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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