Had To Give Up My Seat For A Deaf Person...

Hey people, sorry for the delay. Thanks for so your responses, I have read them all.

First, I wasn't trying to be superior, I gave up my seat. But I wanted to know if it's something I should be on the look out for. If all deaf people struggled with standing then I would know to give up my seat if I saw some deaf people. ( quite often I see 3 teens on the train who always sign to each other)

Second, I'm from the UK and it deffo wasn't priority seating for disabled or reserved seating. There is led signs in every carriage which tell you when and where the next stop is. So it couldn't have been to see out the window.

Third, I honestly wanted to educate myself so I really appreciate those who recognised my heart in asking this question. Growing up with a disabled mother I honestly understand how tough life can be when people don't understand someone's disability.

Fourth, I in no way thought her rudeness was an example of how all deaf people behave. I would never be that shallow minded. However, I do apologise to those of you who felt like that was what I was doing.

Every blessing

T
 
hoichi2 said:
Its happened the other way with me before.

One time in Toronto (a god awfull town with no soul). I was on the tube. Reading. it was packed. Rush hour. And of course this lady came on. I didn't notice anything until she literally just sat on me.
I realized quickly when i glanced at all these angry faces she must of been asking me to have the seat and it appeared to the hearies i was bieng a rude dick by ignoring her...no clue why no one tapped me.
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Yep
she sat right on me.
Lol.
I gave her the seat of course.
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This is also an example of rude, inexcusable behaviour.
You may not! "sit down" on somebody no matter how exhausted or old you are
or how much the sign above is screaming "designated seat", period.
You may silently faint right next to the person you asked for a seat and was 'ignored' but not bother them further if they did not respond.
(and just in case, "you do ... " etc is just a manner of speech and mean anyone)


Fuzzy
 
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