Well, remember my little social observation on whether anyone would offer a seat to me as a pregnant woman? Again, I have no expectations and do not feel entitled to anything. I am now at 33.5 weeks and certainly much bigger than a month ago. I can still stand capably, but when standing, I certainly prefer leaning against a wall or door to help me balance and rest. I haven't fallen inside the train (did fall on escalators but that's my fault for being in a rush) so I guess my sense of balance is still manageable. However, all that aside, even while looking extremely pregnant, no one has yet to offer me a seat, not in the designated disabled seating area nor general seating area.
It's OK-- I'm fine, but this being part of my little "experiment", I just have to report the results so far. Doesn't matter that the seated passengers are young, middle-aged, or older, men or women, no one has asked me if I'd like to sit down, despite seeing my growing belly.
I am not judging-- I feel like I can still stand at the moment. When the time comes when I can't anymore, I will have no choice but ask one of them if I may sit instead. For now, I'm just observing....and seeing if and when I will actually meet that very FIRST volunteer.
People are probably afraid that you might react negatively to an offer, and critize them for making assumptions. I bet they're all thinking they should do something, but they're afraid to take action.
ReplyDeleteI could see how that's the case in some situations but I'm clearly pregnant, no doubt with even just one quick glance that my stomach protrudes in a way only pregnancy can bring out. I'm down to the last stretch here! Well, it's OK-- as long as I have a bar to hold on to, I should be safe.
ReplyDeleteSheesh! On the trains I ride, I'm pretty sure someone would offer you a seat. If I was there, I would make sure of it!
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