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YES
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yes, always, always.
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I always do, I am sympathetic towards expectant mothers and respect my elders.
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Yes, and yes. (And what about pregnant senior citezens? You forgot to allow for them) I'm young and relatively spry. It won't hurt me to stand up for the duration of the bus ride. Or, if you meant which one of the two would I be more inclined to give up my seat for. The pregnant lady.
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Always have, always will. It makes my blood boil when people look away or stubbornly stare straight ahead in those situations. I am not backwards in coming forwards and telling them to wake up to themselves and have some respect and decency.
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I've actually tried doing this more than once. The pregnant lady turned up her nose to me and said, very hastily, "I'm getting off in a minute, anyway, I don't need to sit down." All without looking at me, mind you. The elderly woman ignored me completely. To answer your question, yes, I would. The question is if they'll take me up on the offer.
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I would, and for a mother with small children or someone with handicaps.
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This question has disaster written all over it. Nope, not gonna risk my percentages so---- I'm happy to give up my seat for either or. But they seem offput when I ask them to pay for my bus fare.
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Absolutely.
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yes without a second thought
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Yup, I always have done. I've never sat down while the elderly or pregnant women is standing.
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I tried to give me seat once to a pregnant woman on the NYC subway; she looked at me like I had a dick growing out of my forehead, and told me to leave her "the fuc|< alone". Since then, it's been first come, first serve.
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mushroomIn the London tubes, I notice that someone will immediately give up their seat for the elderly or pregnant women, but only if the woman is white.
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my word. I respect older people and I honour pregnant women.
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Yep always, and people who just look like they need the seat, ie arm in sling, older, weighed down with shopping. Just a matter of respect for them and for me.
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Of course why not. A pregnant lady is totally in her rights to deserved a seat, especially in public places. They're too be shown respect because the have a being in their womb and are to be respected. Elders also, should be given a seat. They're experience life and are far wiser than we, and they're old, I mean, they are delicate and should be treated nicely. I'd give my seat to anybody disable, elder or pregnant, it shows respect and manners
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it's common sense. i can't think of a time in the past where i haven't stood up and offered my seat to someone who is older or pregnant. what's really sad is when there are guys around that never do it and all the girls are the ones who offer.
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Yup. I would. And also would for someone with a disability.
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Of course. I have been pregnant before, and would have greatly appreciated it then. Although I am not elerly yet, I would appreciate it when I get older! I am teaching my son to do the same. Some people don't think about teaching manners, like this, to their children. I think it is VERY important!
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Yes i would.
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I always give up my seat for older people. I'm a big hesistant giving up for pregnant women, because I'm afraid of the day that the womam tells me that she isn't actually pregnant (meaning I just called her fat). So she has to be very much without a doubt pregnant for me to give up my seat
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of course.
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I would do it instantly, but I don't think that people should be required to do it. It's my personal choice to give up my seat. Other people shouldn't be required to.
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Definitely! Without question!
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Absolutely!!
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Yes, always. Makes me feel a better member of the human species.
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Yes, I would - only if they're nice. You see, I've done this before and both the older person and the pregnant lady gave me the dirtiest look...... Well, excuse me for trying to be considerate, you f-ing assholes/bitch.
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Yes, definately, its all good manners
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I would, yup.
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Yes in a heartbeat. Yet it bothers me to see surprise on an older persons face that someone would offer a seat or to open a door for them. They deserve it and should be shown respect.
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sure would
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older person, pregnant lady, tired person, sick person, child, yeah, anyone who seemed like they needed the seat more than me
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In a heartbeat.
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yes i would.
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Courtesy will always prevail..Yes you may have my seat.
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if it means you're helping someone, defenetly.
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Always, and I'm older myself.
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Yes, I would and to anyone else that needed it.
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yes
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Heck ya! I am a young woman who has morals and is sensible! Besides, I believe that what comes around goes around. What I do for others, I will eventually see. Lucky me!!
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Of course I would.
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Many times.
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Yes, it's the nice thing to do.
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I always do that. Why? R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
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Yes, I would - even if I was sore and tired.
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ofcourse I would,I would also give my seat to any lady not just the pregnant ones. I dont mind standing ;)
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Yes, personally I would. However, I have tried this and most of the time they will not take my seat...
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No. But I would offer then my seat.
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No. But I would offer then my seat.
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I always do. I have no problem standing and I think I was raised to respect and understand others. I offer my seat to anybody really.
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I do that all the time.
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Of corse I would Ive havent been old yet, but ive been pregnent. and if being old is as bad YES.. its just the right thing to do
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Yes for either I would.
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i catch the bus to school every morning and my stop is in the middle and when i get on i usually get the last seat, and at the next stop the same old lady gets on, and i give her my seat every time, and she is grateful, so i dont mind doing it!
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I always do and I make my oldest do the same thing since he turned 7. He's young standing won't hurt him.
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If this is a "either/or" question I would say the elderly lady. A pregnant woman may have issues standing but she (assumingly) is more fit and younger.
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I do it all the time. :-)
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Yes !! I always have and always will. When I see a grown male just sit there like a lump of dog S****, it makes me want to grab him by the lower lip and yank it off his face !! That is so rude !!
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Yes, I would give my seat up to an older person or a pregnant person,. They need it more than me.
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Absolutely and I have done so many times :)
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Yes, I do that often.
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I am an older person and people sometimes offer me a seat. I have on many occasions stood up and given my seat to pregnant women, disbled people, even parents with young children in tow. I sit all day at work and standing on a bus don't do me no harm.; in fact, it is good for my circulation and my posture.
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Absolutley, and I have before... but some of the elder men, don't take seats from a young girl easily! :)
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I would have to have my head in the clouds or worse if I didn't at least offer? most of the time it is apprciated, but if its not thats no skin off my nose. If I thought they really needed it I would politely insist. I would say something like realy its no bother.
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nope, i got here first
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Yes.
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Yes, I have. I will. I don't need to sit.
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I'd even give up two seats for a pregnant old person;
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I'd stand up for anyomne who seemed unsteady or in danger of falling.
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Yes, people have done it for me, so why should I not return the favor to someone else. Besides, I'd feel horrible about myself, if I didn't..
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Usually, yes ... unless they appeared to have a preference for standing, or appeared to be getting off very soon anyway ...
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I've done it.
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Yes positively
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I always do.
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I hope I speak for every male on AB by answering this question w/ another: Is the sky blue? ;-)
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I'd politely offer, yes, but that is a tricky situation. People don't always appreciate special attention.
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Always. Without exception.
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Used to... But can't now... I can't stand for any length of time... With multiple surgeries on my feet, resulting in no toes (diabetes), neuropathy, and a long stint (about 1/2 year) rehabbing a knee to the point that it will only bend 90 degrees, my back and legs would not allow me to. Sorry. However, if one of my boys is with me, I would make sure one of THEM did... (And they would if they noticed her themselves.)
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always...
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Yes, have and will yo...
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I always do get up and give up my seat to someone who seem vulnerable. However once when I gave my seat to this lady with loadsa of shopping bags, people just stared at me as if they could not understand why I got up.
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It would depend how I feel that day and time.....
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I always offer, but it is up to the person being offered to take me up on it. If the person doesn't want to, I don't force it.
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If my knee was feeling okay and up to it, yes I would.
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Older person yes pregnant lady no,old people dont choise to be old the pregnant ladys chose to be pregnant.
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Whether or not people except your good nature or not.. your own courtesy reflects you. So I wld give my seat up everytime, that me. Even if they are ungrateful..
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I do that all of the time.
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I do that wothout hesitation. It is the way I was raised. Even though my parents passed away years ago, I still try to do what they would want me to do.
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of course... even in new york where they look at you like a fool... been there done that
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without a doubt, yes
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Screw the elderly. And if you're healthy enough to bring a baby to term then you're healthy enough to stand on a bus. Yes.
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I would never be on a bus.
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I have.
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I definately would without a doubt. We are living in a society, we have to act in a civilized manner towards each other, and that means we have to mean what we do, not just do. Giving up your seat for a pregnant lady or an elderly person should not be a meaningless act of politeness, you should do it because you think its a kind and helpful thing to do, not just because it will make you look good in front of others. If you think it doesn't happen that way you are wrong, I know a lot of people who do things just like that. Commiting acts of "kindness" without any care is no help at all.
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I would and I have. In fact, I am a healthy 40-something and I would stand to allow an older man to be seated as well.
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I would give up my seat to either. When I was pregnant I remember being on a bus and no one offering me a seat (given I was NOTICEABLY pregnant - 8 months), it was horrible. It just makes you feel like no one is decent anymore.
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Yes. My situations have not been on a bus but in public places (DMV, etc).
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If there pregnant or got an injured foot then I would but anyone else? forget it, I paid my money like everyone else.
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Honestly, I wouldn't if im not in a good mood.
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in such situations one should stand up, it is the older person and the pregnant lady to decide who is in real need.
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That is simple-- you first give up your seat for either (unless you are elderly or pregnant or female). If someone else, elderly or pregnant, is still standing, then you politely ask a young man that is sitting to yield his seat. This way, both persons may sit. Too many young men have no concept of honoring those weaker than themselves. Politely ask them to give up their seats as a way of reminding them to be mindful of the needs of others, less able-bodied, around them.
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