RelationshipsJan 31, 2019
SAPxmt

Thank you..to the guy who gave up his seat

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? 😚💛💛💜

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TrueCar pkoy Jan 31, 2019

TC?

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

Sorry, not sharing.

Oracle not_larry Jan 31, 2019

Not cool OP

Microsoft Brrrr! Jan 31, 2019

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

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

Precisely, something so 'ordinary', and yet not...

Apple JobsAtApp Jan 31, 2019

And what’s your home country? Would like to visit that.

Intel intel Jan 31, 2019

It was me!

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

Ah, but he did not look like the average techie, or even A techie.. 😔

Intel intel Jan 31, 2019

Ahh must have low TC, sorry to hear

Cognizant APIPM Jan 31, 2019

He did the needful and you are late in reverting back 👈🏻

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

True, yet maybe better late than never..

RackWare Dreamlight Jan 31, 2019

Hey, op it was me!

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

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..

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SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

Ha, I doubt.. l don't look that old or incapacitated. My guess is that he just sensed my discomfiture, locked in a crowded space, in a jolting & heaving vehicle 😑

Oracle not_larry Jan 31, 2019

🔥

Microsoft Big Pun Jan 31, 2019

Op, he was getting off.

Apple JobsAtApp Jan 31, 2019

Lol

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

No, that's the thing, after giving me his seat, he went & stood a little farther. I got off after the next stop or so. By then, he'd gotten a(nother) seat, but I doubt he could've known this in advance.

Intel minato4 Jan 31, 2019

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. 👻

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

Good Luck : )

Paychex cout Jan 31, 2019

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.

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

So, so, sorry you had to hear that! I was very grateful for that gesture, as I'm sure most women would be.

Vertivco FastPapuan Feb 2, 2019

Nope, stop lying. Most women do not operate the way you do, unless you look like Tom Cruise.

Oracle iOFR21 Jan 31, 2019

So much for gender equality

SAP xmt OP Jan 31, 2019

I understand, that's why the disclaimer in my post. The gesture wasn't expected, yet (& perhaps for that very reason, even more) appreciated.

Microsoft asgkb Jan 31, 2019

Since when guys are on period and having terrible cramps and would just like to fucking sit down. Oh yeah...Never