Kudos to the Little Blonde Girl

[TheMadScrapper]

I would also like to add that about 10 years ago my 55 year old father had his ankle crushed and it often gives him lots of pain. If he were at WDW all day he would NEED a seat bad and I would gladly give mine up for him. I don't think it should be a gender issue. If you see someone who is obviously worse off than you man, woman, child, gorilla offer them your darn seat.

 

[stacyp9]

I would have given you my seat. My soon-to-be 60 year old mom would have, too. Because that's what we were taught to do.

But I also understand why some people choose not to.

Here's the thing... The "rude guy" didn't force you to go to Disney with a 13 month old. He didn't force you to wait until your little one was out to go back to your resort. And he didn't force you to go on a crowded bus. Those are decisions that you made on your own free will - and yet you expect a complete stranger to accommodate you.

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[genius118899]

So, I like how this thread has somehow turned to into, "If you are mildly disabled or have young children, you're not allowed to use Disney buses."

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

Every ABLE-BODIED male? Sure. As a healthy female, I'd politely refuse the seat. I was raised to be a lady, and my brothers were raised to be gentlemen. A lady who didn't need the seat would politely refuse it, but a gentleman would still offer. I've stated this before, but, for the record- I don't expect to be treated like a princess, I expect to be treated like a lady. I show the same courtesy to others (treat them like ladies and gentlemen).

"AND THERE ARE GUYS WHO JUST SIT THERE!!! Come on, be a gentleman and stand up for Christ's sake. I feel like it really says a lot about a guy, just like a handshake would when they do or don't give up there seat. Barring a serious injury, if you are between the ages of 13 and oh... 50, and you're a dude- come on."

If your on the monorail and a man in his 40's come on with a come into a train with only parents(moms only), ladies, and young kids the old man will stand according to this poster because he is the man. How do you know he dosnt have a hip problem where standing causes a ton of pain? Why wouldnt the able bodied lady offer him her seat? This situation is absolutely no diffrent then a woman walking on.

I find it incredibly rude to criticize men only in this situation. And that is what the OP is doing. Look at the number of time she uses men in there and look and her list of people on there that need a seat. EVERYONE EXCEPT FOR MALES OF ANY AGE! That is just wrong.

 

[genius118899]

"AND THERE ARE GUYS WHO JUST SIT THERE!!! Come on, be a gentleman and stand up for Christ's sake. I feel like it really says a lot about a guy, just like a handshake would when they do or don't give up there seat. Barring a serious injury, if you are between the ages of 13 and oh... 50, and you're a dude- come on."

If your on the monorail and a man in his 40's come on with a come into a train with only parents(moms only), ladies, and young kids the old man will stand according to this poster because he is the man. How do you know he dosnt have a hip problem where standing causes a ton of pain? Why wouldnt the able bodied lady offer him her seat? This situation is absolutely no diffrent then a woman walking on.

I find it incredibly rude to criticize men only in this situation. And that is what the OP is doing. Look at the number of time she uses men in there and look and her list of people on there that need a seat. EVERYONE EXCEPT FOR MALES OF ANY AGE! That is just wrong.

In THAT SPECIFIC SITUATION, he should ask someone for a seat. Let me know when you get on a full monorail with absolutely no other guys, btw.

 

[Schmeck]

So, I like how this thread has somehow turned to into, "If you are mildly disabled or have young children, you're not allowed to use Disney buses."

It hasn't turned into that at all - but if you are "mildly disabled or have young children", you do have a responsibility to yourself and those young children to be safe. That means having an alternative plan if there isn't a seat available on a bus, knowing your limitations, and being in control of your situation. that's why I listed options - waiting for the next bus, or renting a car for your vacation.

My next vacation, we'll most likely rent a car, as my mom and I will both need to be seated during transportation.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

Main Entry:
hyp·o·crite Listen to the pronunciation of hypocrite
Pronunciation:
\ˈhi-pə-ˌkrit\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English ypocrite, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin hypocrita, from Greek hypokritēs actor, hypocrite, from hypokrinesthai
Date:
13th century

1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
— hypocrite adjective



If anyone one here feels so strongly about others having seats give up your own and dont be a hypocrite. All I hear is women(not all women in here, I'm not stereotyping) telling men to give up their seat when they wont do it themselves.

Give me a reason you, as a woman, should NOT give up your seat (dont use men or politeness as an example).

 

[genius118899]

Main Entry:
hyp·o·crite Listen to the pronunciation of hypocrite
Pronunciation:
\ˈhi-pə-ˌkrit\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English ypocrite, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin hypocrita, from Greek hypokritēs actor, hypocrite, from hypokrinesthai
Date:
13th century

1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
— hypocrite adjective



If anyone one here feels so strongly about others having seats give up your own and dont be a hypocrite. All I hear is women(not all women in here, I'm not stereotyping) telling men to give up their seat when they wont do it themselves.

Give me a reason you, as a woman, should NOT give up your seat (dont use men or politeness as an example).

If I see someone struggling- pregnant, small children, elderly, limping, etc.- I'll give up my seat. Also, if someone says, "hey, I really need to sit down," fine. Otherwise, I was raised that a gentleman was supposed to yield a seat to a lady. I'm in the US Navy, and all the men I work with feel the same. We do the same job, and I keep up with them. However, in a situation like this, they'd offer me a seat.

 

[Praying Colonel]

Very OT, but as a 19 year old female, my first date test is whether the guy holds the door open for me. If he doesn't, no second date. I don't expect to be treated like a princess- I'm in the US Navy! But I will only see a gentleman, and one of my ideas of a gentleman is whether he holds the door open for a lady.

1st--thank you for your service!

2nd--your test reminds me of the movie "A Bronx Tale"--an underrated movie, BTW. The teenage kid, C, has a mentor (Sonny) who tells C you can tell whether a girl's worth going out with if you open her car door for her, then see if she'll reach over and unlock your door for you. Sonny said if she won't reach over and unlock the door--no dice.

As for the thread topic: this topic is becoming the new "refillable mug" or "pool hopping" topic of controversy. I give up my seat and teach DS17 to do the same. However, I wholeheartedly agree with those who say that if you want to have a seat, wait for another bus or rent a car.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

If I see someone struggling- pregnant, small children, elderly, limping, etc.- I'll give up my seat. Also, if someone says, "hey, I really need to sit down," fine. Otherwise, I was raised that a gentleman was supposed to yield a seat to a lady. I'm in the US Navy, and all the men I work with feel the same. We do the same job, and I keep up with them. However, in a situation like this, they'd offer me a seat.

That is a diffrent situation. If you were my friend/co-worker I would let you have my seat. That is diffrent from a random stranger. And in my personal experience they are not always friendly.

I say if you need a seat on the monorail wait 2mins for the next one and make sure you get your seat. That's what I did on my way back, why would I get up after I waited to make sure I got a seat?

 

[Interstellar Mickey]

So me being a guy,

Does this mean I should never be allowed to have my own seat if the bus is over-crowded? And women say they have it bad

Only kidding, of course

 

[genius118899]

That is a diffrent situation. If you were my friend/co-worker I would let you have my seat. That is diffrent from a random stranger. And in my personal experience they are not always friendly.

I say if you need a seat on the monorail wait 2mins for the next one and make sure you get your seat. That's what I did on my way back, why would I get up after I waited to make sure I got a seat?

Honestly, I view the monorail differently, and I put that poorly in my last post. The monorails run on a pretty consistent schedule. Waiting for another one is usually not a big deal at all. The buses, however, I've had to wait for for 30+ minutes. Those are where telling people to wait for the next one, is, in my opinion, a bit ridiculous.

Also, the men I work with would offer a seat to any female or anyone looking like they could have trouble standing, not just me.

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

Honestly, I view the monorail differently, and I put that poorly in my last post. The monorails run on a pretty consistent schedule. Waiting for another one is usually not a big deal at all. The buses, however, I've had to wait for for 30+ minutes. Those are where telling people to wait for the next one, is, in my opinion, a bit ridiculous.

Also, the men I work with would offer a seat to any female or anyone looking like they could have trouble standing, not just me.

I have only ridden a bus at WDW once in my entire life, and I ended up just taking the boat back to Epcot from DHS an walked to our car. I never use the buses so I dont use them as an example. I've been talking about the Monorail this whole time, because that's the only thing I have experence with.

And honestly, I HATE it when people with strollers come on 5seconds before it leaves and makes everyone squeeze together so one person can sit. They see that it's full, why dont they just wait for the next one!? That's the situation I've been talking about, not the buses. I know the lines are long and that's all. I didnt even know they allowed people to stand in them until I saw this thread.

 

[lilfroggie]

I feel bad that you felt you had to change your original post. I read it earlier this afternoon and was not able to respond at that time (Internet dropped). I did read some of the responses, though, and had hoped to give you some positive feedback, as I totally agreed with what you had said.

I also agree...kudos to the little girl! My hubby would NEVER had sat while our darling daughter stood...actually, my hubby (and son too) would never have sat while anyone (man, woman or child) was standing!

I won't say any more, as this discussion seems to have taken many turns for the worst already!

 

[maxiesmom]

Honestly, I view the monorail differently, and I put that poorly in my last post. The monorails run on a pretty consistent schedule. Waiting for another one is usually not a big deal at all. The buses, however, I've had to wait for for 30+ minutes. Those are where telling people to wait for the next one, is, in my opinion, a bit ridiculous.

Also, the men I work with would offer a seat to any female or anyone looking like they could have trouble standing, not just me.

So keep an extra $20 in your pocket for an emergency cab if you don't want to wait for another bus. Not a big expenditure if it means keeping your family safe, is it?

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

The monorails run on a pretty consistent schedule. Waiting for another one is usually not a big deal at all. The buses, however, I've had to wait for for 30+ minutes. Those are where telling people to wait for the next one, is, in my opinion, a bit ridiculous.

I guess I would have to mostly agree. The only part holding me back is when we can see another one coming. But 99% of the time, you cannot. I'd rather stand for 15 minutes on the bus than stand 15 minutes in line waiting for the bus

I understand when people want to wait for one, it's their own time they're wasting. Essentially they can do whatever they want, but for me- I'd rather spend that time I'd spend waiting for the next bus in my hotel room resting or at the next park potentially winning dream fastpasses!

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

I feel bad that you felt you had to change your original post. I read it earlier this afternoon and was not able to respond at that time (Internet dropped). I did read some of the responses, though, and had hoped to give you some positive feedback, as I totally agreed with what you had said.

I also agree...kudos to the little girl! My hubby would NEVER had sat while our darling daughter stood...actually, my hubby (and son too) would never have sat while anyone (man, woman or child) was standing!

I won't say any more, as this discussion seems to have taken many turns for the worst already!

Thanks a lot, honestly. Because sheesh, people acted like I actually physically hurt them or something. Making me feel like crap. Thanks again lilfroggie!

 

[maj42169]

Close the post already.............this has gone one long enough!! Every week or so another post just like this pops up and everyone gets all bent out of shape..............

 

[~Kik-Kik~]

I guess I would have to mostly agree. The only part holding me back is when we can see another one coming. But 99% of the time, you cannot. I'd rather stand for 15 minutes on the bus than stand 15 minutes in line waiting for the bus

I understand when people want to wait for one, it's their own time they're wasting. Essentially they can do whatever they want, but for me- I'd rather spend that time I'd spend waiting for the next bus in my hotel room resting or at the next park potentially winning dream fastpasses!

I understand that, but why would a family rush onto a monorail with a stroller and 2 babies wen they can clearly see that it's already full then on top of that another family comes on with 1 baby a mom and a dad.

Think about it, they took all the leg room, then we scooted together to make room for the mom holding the baby and didnt get a thank you or even a smile. All the while the other family with the stroller had to stand the whole time while making myself, and the family across feel awkward for not moving, and then they NEED to get out first.

I'm sorry, but those people I met on the monorail on Saturday were just rude and frankly obnoxious. I dont care if they wanted to get to the parks, they should have waited for the next one to come.

Lacrosse Lady- Sorry for the posts that went after you. I didnt mean to make you feel like crap. I re-read them and some did come off as nasty and the meaning got lost in translation.

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

I understand that, but why would a family rush onto a monorail with a stroller and 2 babies wen they can clearly see that it's already full then on top of that another family comes on with 1 baby a mom and a dad.

It was the point I was making as well as genius118899. I don't understand why a family like the one above rush like that to get on a monorail. We hade both said that waiting for another monorail isn't a big deal. But a bus is different, they don't run as frequent even at night when it's time to go 'home'