Give up a Seat
The trains have been quite crowded lately. Especially, today, on my way home from work. I actually waited for 2 trains to pass before I got on and there were still no seats available. I didn't really have a choice but to stand. I tried to position myself next to the door and made sure that I won't be bothered by angry New Yorkers rushing to get home. I really hate rush hour. I don't like being squished in the train, that's why I wait till it gets less crowded before I hop on.
Anyway, a blind man walked in the train's car. He was old. I'm guessing he was probably in his late 50s or early 60s. He had grey hair, glasses, and a blind stick to guide him. People moved out of his way when he was walking, trying to clear the path for him. Right before the door closed, he found his way in the middle of the car. He held on to a pole and started asking "Is there an available seat?". Even though I had my headphones on, I heard him. I guess I was paying attention if someone would give up a seat for him. Mostly working women occupied the seats, no one bothered to give it up for the blind man. I looked over and saw 2 men sitting comfortably in their seats without a care in the world. People just looked at the blind man. After a minute or so, a woman stood up and guided the blind man to her seat.
Why did it have to take so long for someone to give up a seat? It's not just polite and nice to offer a seat, it's the law. (http://www.nypost.com/seven/06182009/news/regionalnews/mta_fines_if_you_dont_give_a_sit_174822.htm)
Where have our manners gone?
Anyway, a blind man walked in the train's car. He was old. I'm guessing he was probably in his late 50s or early 60s. He had grey hair, glasses, and a blind stick to guide him. People moved out of his way when he was walking, trying to clear the path for him. Right before the door closed, he found his way in the middle of the car. He held on to a pole and started asking "Is there an available seat?". Even though I had my headphones on, I heard him. I guess I was paying attention if someone would give up a seat for him. Mostly working women occupied the seats, no one bothered to give it up for the blind man. I looked over and saw 2 men sitting comfortably in their seats without a care in the world. People just looked at the blind man. After a minute or so, a woman stood up and guided the blind man to her seat.
Why did it have to take so long for someone to give up a seat? It's not just polite and nice to offer a seat, it's the law. (http://www.nypost.com/seven/06182009/news/regionalnews/mta_fines_if_you_dont_give_a_sit_174822.htm)
Where have our manners gone?
I'm not sure where people's manners are nowadays....
ReplyDeleteWhen I use to take the train here in Calgary, I used to do the same thing....let two (or sometimes three trains) pass me by so I could jump on one that wasn't so crowed.
Noone wants to give up their seats even if it's for someone who is blind, elderly or pregnant.
I mean really!!! I can understand your frustration, cause giving up your seat to someone in need is the law in my city too.
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wow. how rude.
ReplyDeletei guess i should be glad that it's a better here on the countryside...