Why don’t men offer their seats on public transport?
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I think women are either "I've been pregnant, I wanted a seat" or "pregnancy looks hard, I'll give her my seat" there's more empathy for a situation you have been in or might be in. Also women talk more, everyone knows my boobs are sore and are like rocks and that I feel sick. Even if they have not an iota of ever wanting to be pregnant if they've heard a pregnant women talk about the struggles they'll be more empathetic. I think lots of men just think it's inconvenient being big and nauseous, not debilitating and exhausting
I noticed this when I was pregnant. Men did give up their seats but by and large I always had to ask - and I did ask (as thought it was pretty rude of them not to get up 🙄😅).
For me and my commute it was always men offering, the women were the rude ones ignoring me or even pushing past me! I was so shocked at that and figured that it’s this “well I had to suffer so so should you” mentality.
I found teenagers were the worst (including girls). It's terrible isn't it. I hope your commute isn't too long or on a hot route.
Because they're not men enough.
Lolol I’ve noticed this too! It’s crazy. Mine has gotten to the point where my mom and hubby (at different times) have had to say “This is ridiculous, get up she’s pregnant”. Men are ridiculous with it - but it definitely has to do with the neighborhood i think!
Complete opposite for me. 80-90% of women actively turn away, pretend not to see it, even when I'm standing there asking if anyone can give up their priority seat. Never had that issue with men, often apologise for not noticing me etc .
I noticed this as well but unlike me you have a baby on board badge, they should have on their special lanyard that shows that they have a hidden disability. Just sound like a bunch of excuses if you ask me.