Should Young People Still Give Up Their Seat for an Elderly Person?

Ouadie Rhabbouron

Not every young person sitting is “lazy.” Some are dealing with:

  • invisible disabilities (back/knee pain, chronic illness)

  • fatigue from work/school

  • injury

  • pregnancy (sometimes not obvious)

So the rule should not be “young must stand.” The better rule is:

If you can stand comfortably, offer the seat. If you can’t, you don’t owe an explanation.

Who Should Get Priority Seats?

If your city has priority seating, it’s usually meant for:

  • elderly people

  • pregnant people

  • people with disabilities (visible or not)

  • people with injuries or mobility issues

  • people with small children in arms

If you’re sitting there and someone from that group is standing, you should move. No debate.

What’s the Most Respectful Way to Do It?

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