Would you give up your seat for a woman?

[killer4212]

If there weren't any seats available and a woman was standing right next to you, would you offer her your seat? I mean i would surely if she was old or pregnant but if she's perfectly fine, are we really supposed to give them our seat? 🤔🤨

[Goforit1010]

Would I give up my seat? Absolutely! I wouldn't give it a 2nd thought.

But I was raised to show women kindness instead of being rude to them. The Feminist movement started really getting into gear as I was growing up. That brought up a lot of questions about behaviors like that - especially when feminists were saying, "Women know how to open their own damn door. They don't need a man to do that for them." From that perspective, feminists have royally screwed up male behavior toward women. At the same time, I've come across a few women who get agitated when I hold a door for them or let them go ahead of me. Fortunately, not many women are like that.

I still open doors for a woman (anyone actually), I let women go ahead first, and so on. It's simply called not being rude to people.

[EmbraceThePain]

If I can articulate that she needs my seat more than me, I’d give it to her or him. I wouldn’t just give it to a woman just because she’s a woman. If a man does this perhaps he is doing so because deep down, his biological circuitry is anticipating some intimate or sexual reciprocation. This can be the case even if he’s not consciously aware of the reason why he feels the need to give up his seat for a woman for no other reason besides her being a woman.

[EmmaMary]

Its not a woman's right in expecting to be offered a seat on any public transport.
However it is always a nice gesture when someone very politely does so.
On many occasions I have stood up and offered my seat to those more deserving than myself.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHGirl.

[killer4212]

I'm a dude

[MlleCake]

I don't expect it. I give up a seat if it looks like someone else really needs it, man, woman or child.

[shimmeryns]

Nope, I don't expect a man to give up his seat for me unless if I'm pregnant.

[OlderAndWiser]

I do it routinely. It is what real men do.

[kingofthellamas]

You don't travel in London then!!!

[OlderAndWiser]

@kingofthellamas I was not aware that chivalry had disappeared in London.

[kingofthellamas]

Yes. Because we don't live in the middle ages.

[OlderAndWiser]

@kingofthellamas In my experience, Brits who come to the US are very condescending and insist that everything in the UK is better than in the US. If that is true, obviously you should stay in the UK.

[kingofthellamas]

I think you've drifted of topic.

[OlderAndWiser]

@kingofthellamas It started with your comment about the Middle Ages.

[kingofthellamas]

Like I said, off topic

[OlderAndWiser]

@kingofthellamas Yes, you were. Intransigent, too.

[kingofthellamas]

Agreed

[NathanColben]

I don't think gender should matter. Anyone that needs the seat more than I do should definitely get it. I hope it's not just me, but I don't think women should be entitled to my seat (if they're perfectly fit and healthy) just because they're women.

And of course it's a no-brainer that people older than me/ pregnant people/ people with a lot of belongings should get my seat. Respect your elders, and sure, respect women, but also respect yourself of the woman is totally healthy looking.

[dalibara]

Nah. If she’s okay i don’t know why I would give her my seat, even if I was a guy. Unless that she look truly tired, with a heavy bag or wearing high heels while I’m wearing sneakers and I still have a good stamina, I would probably propose her my seat.

[dalibara]

*then I would

[Ripper_E]

I have given up my seat many times for a woman just as I've opened many doors. Then I stopped because most women don't deserve that courtesy. I've refused a seat to a pregnant woman because she felt I was supposed to offer up my seat to her. Her baby is not my problem. Now I only give up my seat if I feel that person needs it more than I and isn't disrespectful.

[kingofthellamas]

That's a bit harsh not giving your seat to a pregnant lady mate. Even if she was acting all self entitled

[Ripper_E]

@kingofthellamas She shouldn't have gotten an attitude with me then. I don't owe any woman anything, pregnant or otherwise. It is a courtesy, one which I do not have to extend.

[kingofthellamas]

I don't get why you would. I mean, to say if I see to follow that rule on London underground i would never get a seat. I've never known a man to stand up to offer a lady his seat in London transport ( with the exception of elderly, pregnant and infirm). I don't really get why you feel you should.

[HaveNoName]

I don't it up due to gender. I would do so if the person was very old or had some physically challenging condition (including a late stage of pregnancy). I would also try to do the same if I saw a mom with young kids if she was having a hard time controlling them.

[SarahVanRensburg]

No. If the person is pregnant, old or has a disability then I wouldn't mind giving up my seat.
I haven't been on public transport like train or bus but if I were to go on them, I wouldn't expect someone to give me thier seat.

[SarahVanRensburg]

Their*

[UI_Vegeta01]

You have a cool surname.

[SarahVanRensburg]

Tanks

[Baew93]

If someone is elderly, pregnant, disabled, then sure. Purely out of consideration. But I’m not about to go out of my way if they seem fine. Man or woman. Definitely not if that person seems entitled

[markscott]

I've given up my seat to a woman a number of times. I am a little concerned when doing this, that she will be insulted or upset.

[Anonymous]

Fuck no!
I give up my seat for the eldery, disabled, and parents with children... but a female just because she has a vagina does NOT make her special.
I do not do anything special for women anymore.
The ones who claim “It’s not about equality, it’s about being a good person” can eat me. Women don’t feel obligated and are generally entitled and think they are deserving of special bullshit simply because they have a vagina.

[Opinion Owner]

And as you can see (pink downvote), entitlement and expectation of special treatment are inherent. Which is why I refuse to be subservient to these spoiled brat children.
Respect is earned, not granted simply because you are born with a gap.

[SillyAssGoose]

I would only give up my seat if needed. Like, if they’re old/disabled/pregnant/other. If they’re perfectly fine, then they should be good to just stand

[Goodwifie]

Pregnant, older woman or a mother with a small child. 👍

[Goodwifie]

I'd stand up for a guy holding a small child and I'd do the same for an elderly man.

[paronomasia]

I don’t think you should feel obliged to, but I’m sure they would appreciate it if they looked like they needed it for whatever reason

[Logorithim]

I've done this before, but mostly for a woman who is older, pregnant, has kids, has a lot of bags or is handicapped.

[alexd666]

The person's sex is irrelevant. If I think they need the seat more than I do then I will offer it to them. I don't think that women, just because they are women, need a seat more than I do.

[Kurαȷ]

I don't think I have ever given up a seat to anyone, and I don't plan on doing so in the future either.

[Izumiblu]

I’ll give up my seat to anyone that actually needs it for more than what I need it for.

[JulieXO]

I don’t think men should give women their seats unless they’re old, disabled or pregnant.

[Phanta]

Yes if she was elderly or handicapped. No if she was just a young woman.

[Ellie-V]

I’ve never given up my seat for anyone so all I expect is the same treatment.

[dmgstarfleet]

In Los Angeles you would be more likely to be told off for doing so than thanked.

[Lyndsielee666]

Probably not unless she was pregnant or old 🤷🏻‍♀️

[the_imperfectionist]

I give up my cheats for young children, elderly or pregnant.

[killer4212]

Why for young children

[the_imperfectionist]

Because they might get smushed between the taller people on the bus.

[Gothd011]

No one should have too. I always stand anyway burns more calories

[Travis_Skyles]

If she's old, injured, or pregnant yes, but otherwise no.

[Drumlin2001]

As you say, pregnant or old or injured also then yes, but otherwise i think in the day and age of equality she can stand.

[TotoCow]

Yeah, women or elderly can go ahead and take my seat.

[OtakuNeko666]

if she's pregnant, old or physically disadvantaged in some way yes. Otherwise idrc.

[I_smell_Ducky]

No, why the fuck would anyone give up their seat to a perfectly healthy person?

[Random_Guy_Online]

If the person's elderly, fat, or pregnant, then probably. I wouldn't do it for any women because some women get offended these days if you treat them like that

[PrettyRegular]

I'm a nice guy, but I have to admit that I only give my seat if somebody really needs it. I respect women very much, but I don't give them usually my seat.

[CT_CD]

No. How many women would give their seat up to some random guy?

[AlexanderBrunnrgaard]

Should she ask politely. Otherwise I only give up a seat voluntarily for the elderly.

[Turkishkurd]

I won't unless she is pregnant and i won't expect a guy to do it for me either.

[buttcrackjoe]

offer a seat on your lap its more efficient use of the available seating

[worldscolide]

If she is elderly or pregnant.. yeah I'd give it up.. beyond that no..

[whitehide]

If she'd asked, then I might have considered it. Otherwise, I'd mind my own business.

[Dkc123]

I'll offer her to seat on my lap so we could both have a seat.

[Anonymous]

Only if she was pregnant or old , or had a kid with her

[janna_jcb]

You’re not necessarily supposed to but if you want to you can.

[megaman242]

If they are not old, handicapped or pregnant then they will stand.

[megaman242]

Who ever gave me a thumb down, if you think I should treat woman as the weak gender that have to have the seat because they are so weak then think again, they are strong an able to stand. First come first serve.

[thatsjustme1]

If she is fine then, no. Unless, if she asked for it, I might.

[grega239]

No. she has functioning legs. And I doubt a woman would give her seat to me

[WalmartFlipFlop]

If they need it like if they are carrying something heavy, pregnant, or elderly.

[valualty]

People usually give privileges to people they're attracted to... which can be corny

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Old or pregnant or Hispanic woman then yes otherwise no.

[Nadim171]

Why Hispanic lol

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

@Nadim171: I treat my own kind of women special.

[Anonymous]

Nope, not unless there is a good reason (disabled, old or pregnant). Otherwise, hell no.

[Nadim171]

Even if she's perfectly fine, I'd always give my seat for a woman.

[Anonymous]

All men should. We are the best. We make you guys. Bow down.

[RaisedByNaruto]

Only if she was pregnant or carrying something cumbersome

[Anonymous]

It depends on the race of the woman. Then the age. then her face gestures

[BeMuse]

For a family member but that is about it.

[BeMuse]

That said my mom is the kind of person that would give up her seat for her children even though we are adult men...

[linaashxx]

Asking the obvious lol

[tartaarsaus]

Only if pregnant, old or disabled

[Gopnik]

remember kids, they want equality.

[Cask23]

If I can't man-spread, then damn it she can stand.

[UI_Vegeta01]

Wise

[thechesseman]

I stand because I take up two seats.

[Rangers]

I never use public transportation.

[Curious_fatima]

No i won't or would i expect