Posted: 2007-09-10 22:48:42
Being Invisible on the Tube - Chivalry is dead(unless you are 20 & Blonde)
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potclover
LOL
Aly
Oh come on! If you don't like the hussle and bussle of London, then get out of there!! My mom hates busy places and doesn't much like the Tube, but she's sensible enough to live away from a place she can't stand! There's no point moaning about it on here, what's that gonna do? If you're 51, surely you will have the confidence to ask someone nicely to let you grab the pole or whatever... And as for the seats - it's first come first serve in it? Unless of course, you NEED to sit down, not just because you are older than they are or what have you... And how long are you on the tube for? About 3/5 minutes? Can't hack standing up? WALK!!
Posted: 2007-09-11 19:57:45
lozbbe69
yeah i totally agree with aly!!! if u don't like it do something about it
Posted: 2007-09-13 18:50:25
Aly
:thumbsup:
Posted: 2007-09-13 20:38:18
potclover
Yh i agree with Aly as welll LOL
Posted: 2007-09-13 23:11:55
Aly
WOOP! :smug:
Posted: 2007-09-14 17:48:30
Ender
Ugh, TheLondonPaper has had some comments about this recently (within the past three weeks, I'm certain). A lot of women are absolutely unsatisfiable when it comes to this particular topic. If you offer them a seat, they get offended either because they're "chubby" and get classified as pregnant (or if they are pregnant, they feel they shouldn't be considered "unable" to take care of their self) - or they're old*er* than the person sitting in the seat and feel like they're young enough to handle standing up or whatever the condition is.
Chivalry isn't *dead*, it's just politically incorrect to be so. Men run the risk of being yelled at, moaned at, or even physically "assaulted" because of a misunderstanding or them being generous and offering them a seat. It may not make sense, but that's just how it is in this day and age. I will forever offer my seat (as long as I'm not with my son) to women - regardless of age or weight. I've offered them my space at the Cashpoint when they have a child and I'm by myself; it's just to be sincere and understanding that they have their hands ful. Most of the times, the gesture is returned if it's local and they're in front of me in line when I'm with my son - they let me step ahead.
Those who are moody about her complaining about it should be ashamed. I understand why it's such a taboo about offering your seats; but there's no true justification as to why you *deserved* a seat. Purchasing a ticket (single journey or even weekly/monthly/season tickets) gives you the ability to board the tube or bus - not an automatically assigned seating arrangement for you. If you see someone struggling, it's quite comprehendable to offer them your seat. If they get rude about it, bleh to them. At least you did something you felt/knew was right one way or another.
Chivalry isn't *dead*, it's just politically incorrect to be so. Men run the risk of being yelled at, moaned at, or even physically "assaulted" because of a misunderstanding or them being generous and offering them a seat. It may not make sense, but that's just how it is in this day and age. I will forever offer my seat (as long as I'm not with my son) to women - regardless of age or weight. I've offered them my space at the Cashpoint when they have a child and I'm by myself; it's just to be sincere and understanding that they have their hands ful. Most of the times, the gesture is returned if it's local and they're in front of me in line when I'm with my son - they let me step ahead.
Those who are moody about her complaining about it should be ashamed. I understand why it's such a taboo about offering your seats; but there's no true justification as to why you *deserved* a seat. Purchasing a ticket (single journey or even weekly/monthly/season tickets) gives you the ability to board the tube or bus - not an automatically assigned seating arrangement for you. If you see someone struggling, it's quite comprehendable to offer them your seat. If they get rude about it, bleh to them. At least you did something you felt/knew was right one way or another.
Posted: 2007-11-24 10:15:01
Elliex
You just never know what is right these days i say look after number 1 (yourself) cause no one else will put you first! dont get me wrong i have offered my seat to "those less able to stand" because no one else would but i am a nice person.
Posted: 2007-11-26 20:44:12
TheMog
ORIGINAL: Ender
Chivalry isn't *dead*, it's just politically incorrect to be so.
Chivalry isn't *dead*, it's just politically incorrect to be so.
An excellent quote, and one which I will be happy to use in future and pass it off as my own ;)
Spot on.
Mogwai
Posted: 2007-12-14 12:49:55
jake the cat
Hi only just spotted this one. Well I want you all to know I really miss London, and everything about it. That includes the tube, I just used to watch everyone and make up stories about them hehehe where they were going and what they did. Some local guy here did a play it was on at a amateur hall it was about folks on the tube trust me it was just brill.
Posted: 2008-01-05 22:06:35
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