I still think New York City would be a nicer place if there were more people from the Midwest and the South. Those people are nice, not selfish and even smile at one another once in a while. After a year of living here, I'm still shocked when a guy takes a seat on the subway, leaving an elderly or pregnant woman standing.
It happened again this morning (just like I'm sure it happens every minute of every day). This teenager, who needed to pull up his damn pants, took a seat next to me. He sat down even though an elderly woman, with two bags, was moving towards it. At the next stop I asked her if she wanted to sit and I gave up my seat. I shook my head at the asshole kid sitting next to me. If I can stand for 12 stops in high heels, you can stand in your Nike shoes.
If I'm ever riding the subway with a dude who won't give up his seat for someone who could use it more than him, that'll be the last time he sees me. A man like that wouldn't impress me or my Midwestern family. He'd probably make my mom bring him beers from the fridge ... without even asking nicely. Asshole.
To recap: First, pull up your pants. Then, give up your seat for someone. You might even feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
*Yes, I know there are kind East Coasters around. I wish I ran into them more often.
Soooo true. This pisses me off to no end. Especially for an elderly person (man or woman!) or pregnant lady... stand the eff up man!
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