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How to ask for a seat on public transport?

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So we all know that it's manners to give up your seat if a frail or elderly person or a pregnant woman gets on the bus and there are no seats left, but what if you're a healthy looking person who actually needs a seat? How does one ask for a seat if they need one?

My story: I'm 25 and, as far as I'm aware, look fine and healthy but I currently have severe pain in my back from a displaced pelvis and occasionally issues with my ankle as well. This is, of course, making standing quite difficult, particularly on moving transport. Luckily the few times I've been on the Luas or bus I've been able to grab a seat within a stop or two (one occasion embarrassingly involved an elderly woman having to help me with my bag too), but I don't know what I'd do if I was in pain and no seats became available.

So, what do I say or do if I have ask a person give up their seat? Or do I stand and suffer? Would you give up your seat for me?

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johnnyskeleton

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

So we all know that it's manners to give up your seat if a frail or elderly person or a pregnant woman gets on the bus and there are no seats left, but what if you're a healthy looking person who actually needs a seat? How does one ask for a seat if they need one?

My story: I'm 25 and, as far as I'm aware, look fine and healthy but I currently have severe pain in my back from a displaced pelvis

If you went up to me and told me that you need to sit because you cant find your pelvis, id give you my seat no quibble

johnnyskeleton

ChikiChiki wrote: »

Ive been in that spot. Afraid to ask someone if they want a seat if they're pregnant as it may just be obesity and you could really offend them. Its difficult to tell at times especially if they are wearing a long coat.

Never understood this to be honest. If I was really fat and someone mistook it for me being pregnant it would make my day, so it would.

Annasopra

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Bring a folding crutch / cane with you (they're pretty inexpensive) so that when you are bad you can use it but when you're not you can put it away.

Most people will give up a seat when they see someone is using one and particularly if they look weak and appear to be in discomfort whilst standing.

My Sister does this. She gets chronic fatigue after cancer treatment so she brings a small camping chair everywhere. She will often sit while queueing in shops.