In all probability he'll never read this, but the acknowledgement was long due (this happened a few months back) and so, just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the very kind gentleman who gave up his seat for me on the public transport. I've often since wondered that a guy like that would usually not be the kind I'd be interested in, romantically. And yet, this guy's genuinely kind (if small but timely & significant) gesture touched me enough to want to get to know him. And before you cast aspersions, no, I don't think he did this on purpose. The guy's demeanor was very respectful, and, well, one could just make out he wasn't doing this for the aesthetics. I've frequently travelled that route since, enough times in a similar crowded situation, a woman amongst men, but not been offered a seat. Forget me, I have not seen ANYONE being offered a seat unless someone was occupying a reserved seat which (s)he should not have been. Now, pls don't pillory me - I'm in no way implying anyone should give up his/ her seat in a similar situation. Was just sharing my experience, & thanking a kind, unknown stranger. And if, in the off-hand chance this motivates someone to a thought or act of kindness, why not? 😚💛💛💜
In my home country this is the norm, we always, almost 100% of the time, give our seats up to women and elderly people, even to a strong man who is of father’s generation. I have done it quite a few times in the US and people were reacting like I was doing something out of the ordinary
It was me!
He did the needful and you are late in reverting back 👈🏻
True, yet maybe better late than never..
Hey, op it was me!
Don't you wish...🙂 Unfortunately, he didn't look like the kind who'd be on Blind..well, maybe that's not so unfortunate after all..
Op, he was getting off.
Sorry OP I'm already taken, and it was me. Good try, better luck next time. I'm dating TC(Ticket Checker) of the public transport. 👻
Good Luck : )
I did that once to a women out of respect and I was blasted with “do you think we are not strong enough as women to stand like you men”. I guess we cannot win either way.
So, so, sorry you had to hear that! I was very grateful for that gesture, as I'm sure most women would be.
Nope, stop lying. Most women do not operate the way you do, unless you look like Tom Cruise.
So much for gender equality
I understand, that's why the disclaimer in my post. The gesture wasn't expected, yet (& perhaps for that very reason, even more) appreciated.
Since when guys are on period and having terrible cramps and would just like to fucking sit down. Oh yeah...Never
TC?
Sorry, not sharing.
Not cool OP