I don't want to offend anyone by offering my seat if they don't consider themself to be old... But I certainly don't want to make someone stand who is less able to than me.
2006-10-22 03:31:21 · 38 answers · asked by Rosie 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
someone obviously older than you.
2006-10-22 03:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by melinda 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Old enough that they have trouble moving or getting on the bus, or use a walker, or generally are slow and would take a long time to go find a seat near the back. If they look like they need help or couldn't stand easily, then give up your seat; if they have grey hair and you're in the section at the front that says to move for elderly and handicapped, move anyway, because those are supposed to be reserved in the first place.
2006-10-22 04:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by techwiz2000_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm a man and 65 and if someone gave up their seat for me, I would not be offended but would probably decline. A young woman offered me her seat on a bus only the other day. I jokingly told her that she could keep her seat but that I would race in front when we are dashing for the lifeboats. Not really.
2006-10-24 07:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think you answered your own question with the comment ..."But I certainly don't want to make someone stand who is less able to than me" Age is not really the issue, unless you are being partronising :-) I'm 52 but would give up my seat to a pregnant young women or a walking impaired young person, or an older person than I who is obviously less agile :-).
2006-10-25 06:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd give my seat up to elderly people,although when i was pregnant with my first child, obviously so, not one arsehole asked me if i wanted their seat, so i had to stand in the middle isle for an hour. I also find that older women ,for some reason, like to give their half empty carrier bags pride of place where the pushchairs are supposed to be folded up. Ive squashed a couple of dozen eggs in my time, realising that they arent going to shift em, so ive plonked my pushchair on top!
2006-10-22 03:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that you are more able to stand, because of strength, balance, whatever, then offer your seat to anyone at any age. Kindness is never a faux pas.
2006-10-22 03:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by samarz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it looks like they need it more than you, then stand. I rise for a woman with a child but not for a man. You can usually tell by looking at them, whether or not they need a seat.
2006-10-22 04:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone standing near you is with crutches or a cane,or elderly,then common sense will tell you to get up and offer your seat.
2006-10-23 17:17:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give up your seat for those unable to stand or it would be a hardship for them to do so and younger men should give up their seat before a female passenger does. That is the protocol.
2006-10-22 16:36:58 · answer #9 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a matter of manners and common sense. If a very pregnant 20yo woman is standing uncomfortably in front of you, it might be REALLY nice to offer her a seat, or if an older dude with a cane was there, it might be appreciated also.
VERY few people will be insulted if you offer your seat, ---unless they are rather STUPID feminist libbers who 'insist' that they be NOT shown any consideration which seems to be some form of insanity.
2006-10-22 04:21:53 · answer #10 · answered by fiddlesticks9 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-22 03:37:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋