Etiquette In Action

A Tale of Two Seats

I am happy to report that chivalry and etiquette are not dead. Upon boarding the BART train this week for my morning commute, I was gallantly offered not one, but TWO seats - at different points during my ride. The first gentlemanly gesture was made as I boarded, which caught me by surprise since I obviously don't fit into any of the preordained categories for special seat treatment (see Etiquette Rule #4 regarding giving up your seat to the elderly, handicapped, or pregnant). Note to self: burn beloved flowy tunic top. As if the first knightly move weren't enough to render this SFMuni Lady speechless, yet another seat was offered to me several stops later. This time, I was happy to oblige. I couldn't pass up the chance to continue my studies in manthropology next to a handsome suit, natch. While etiquette states that seat preference should be given to those who are neither young nor able-bodied, the SFMuni Ladies are pleased with the recent dignified display on transit. Carry on!