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[sylvar]

If it bothers me that five women were standing on the train & no man offered a seat, is that sexist, chivalry, simple manners, or what? assume all are healthy.

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[segnbora.livejournal.com]

Why should possession of a uterus make a woman less able to stand, or a penis make a man more able? I never would expect anyone to offer a seat unless I'm obviously limping, ill, or perhaps holding large bundles; in fact I'd probably look at a guy funny if he did offer normal me a seat. And I'd hope anyone, male or female, would offer their seat to a man who is obviously limping, ill, or carrying large bundles.

[quaryn-dk.livejournal.com]

Though I'd have to echo what people above have said about if the women are wearing high heels, 'cuz they're a bitch to stand on in public transit.

[discogravy.livejournal.com]

yes, but that's a conscious decision those women made. I wouldn't be particularly inclined to give my seat to a dude in high heels either (even if they made his legs look faaaaaabulous).