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In reply to the discussion: Anyone on DU who was not taught to step aside for older person? [View all]malaise
(268,693 posts)11. True story
A childhood friend and I were on a full bus in Manhattan decades ago and a senior citizen entered. My friend got up and offered her the seat and woman shouted at us "What do you think I am - Old"? We never figured out if it was age related or race related.
We still laugh at the incident, but it hasn't stopped any of us for showing respect to older people.
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Anyone on DU who was not taught to step aside for older person? [View all]
MaryMagdaline
Jan 2019
OP
The implication of the OP, offered in the current political context, seemed to be that being taught
Ms. Toad
Jan 2019
#10
I'm always amazed when I see elderly people standing on public transportation
EffieBlack
Jan 2019
#29
I'm not sure some who are quick to bash "Old White Men" would be following your lead.
jalan48
Jan 2019
#41