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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Dear Women of the Red Line,

I know it usually is the responsibility of men to act chivalrous and offer seats to those in need.  But as you might notice, most Metro seats already are occupied by women, particularly those on the aisles.  So when someone boards the train who needs a seat -- perhaps a pregnant woman, or a parent with child, or even just an older woman or man -- could you please offer that person your seat?

I know what you're going to say ... that able-bodied man sitting twenty feet away really should stand up and conduct the person down the aisle to his seat instead, so you can remain seated ... but since you're closer, and this person really needs a seat, could you try standing up yourself?

It really would set a better example than you just sitting there and waiting for some man to act instead of you.  Thank you.

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When I was pregnant, it was usually the women who DID stand up for me and let me sit.  Most guys tried to pretend not to notice I was there.  I will say that men in uniform were pretty good about standing up also.  I was always so grateful for those women who stood up for me, even if they were wearing heels.  We're all in it together ladies![/quote]

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