My husband reminded me yesterday of one of my biggest complaints when pregnant- riding public transportation. Ever tried it?? Never have I encountered ruder people then when I was very pregnant riding the subway (“El”) to my office in downtown Chicago. Of the hundreds of times I took the El, I can count on ONE hand the amount of times someone offered me their seat – or even a pole to lean on. And guess who the ones were who actually did offer me a seat – you guessed it – women.
Men: what’s the deal? We know you don’t know what it’s like to be preggo, but if you see a woman waddling her way onto the train, can’t you stand up!? Please!
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Actually, when I was a kid, my grandmother taught me about the “Priority Seating” signs.
I’m a man who has always given up a seat both to the senior, but also to the pregnant. I am probably not 100% on it, but I have always made an effort. But, I will say, I will favor a senior citizen over a pregnant woman most of the time. I have observed that, most seniors who ride the el, or the bus, tend to look a bit more frail than driving elderly. Just an observation…
But, more than that, we live in the iPod generation. Self absorbed nitwits who are so wrapped on their own sphere of influence, that they rarely see outside their bubble. And, yes, my fellow men are the worst offenders. Ive seen it. Next up are the young women/clubber/raver girls.
Just my 2 farthings. =)
I agree- I’d give up my seat in a heartbeat for an elderly person- if I was pregnant or not! Thanks for posting.