Give up your seat

The question is based on the term "Less Able" not for a female or a anyone who is older, so of course the answer has to be yes! I am disabled and when traveling by public transport I don't use seats for diabled as I always think other people are worse off than I am, so shame on you who voted NO.

I agree with what Bob says, that there is something wrong with a society where everyone is out for themselves and I truly wish I could be more selfless but its very difficult when other people are so rude. I think it would be wonderful if everyone was prepared to give up their seat for someone more needy but those who do rarely get any appreciation or thanks for it. I realise one isn't meant to do good deeds for the thanks, it should be a reward in itself, but acknowledging someone when they have done something nice for you should be automatic in a polite society shouldn't it? I've lost count of the number of times I've held a door open for someone and they've just marched through without even glancing at me let alone saying thanks, as if I have nothing better to do than stand around relieving them of the stress of opening doors! I guess a stronger person than myself would carry on doing good in the hope that it might rub off on the younger generation but I just can't do it. People's selfishness drives me crazy and unfortunately makes me think " if they won't put themselves out to help me, why should I do it for them?" I know its a sorry state of affairs but I think more and more people feel this way and thats why its going to continue to get worse.

Remember: "A society in which each and every one of its indivdual members pursue their own self interest is a society which would disintergrate in a short space of time" Some would say that we are nearly there.

I travel on buses every day to and from work and I would give up my seat if a disabled or elderly person needed it. However, I don't see why I should put myself out for a pregnant woman. Pregnancy may be an uncomfortable state but lets face it, they chose to be pregnant so I don't see that as my problem. Nor do I feel I should immediately feel obliged to give up my seat for someone just because they are a bit older than me. If they appear frail or infirm then yes, no problem but if they are perfectly able-bodied then why should I? I spend 8 hours a day on my feet at work and its a welcome relief to sit down on the bus for the journey home. I'm certainly not shifting just to make room for someone's shopping!

nothing to loose if you respond to the needs sensibly