Oh my gosh! Derek, chap, I cannot believe you brought your story to light! Almost the same thing happens when I ride the bus, as I take an express bus from a commuter parking lot to my job in downtown Cincinnati (my wife and I live out in the 'country') every morning and every evening.

There have been more times than I care to count, where the bus will be completely full, and people are forced to stand. Now keep in mind, my bus route takes approximately 35-45 minutes to reach the parking lot where everyone's cars are parked, awaiting their arrival. this typically is 35-45 minutes of stop and go, mind-numbing traffic, so the idea of having to stand the entire way, holding on for dear life, is appauling!

I have seen countless times, where the people that are forced to stand, due a crowded bus, are women. Not one time as any man stood up and offered his seat to one of the ladies - and often times there have been men sitting at very close distances. Every time I have been too far away, and usually 'pinned' in between people, to where it would prove challenging to get up and offer my seat, otherwise I would most definitely do so! I had sent a text to my father when this has occurred before, and and asked him, "am I the only true gentleman left?" It just doesn't make any sense to me that no man sitting relatively close to where these women were standing, would offer their seat. I suppose we are are a dying breed, Derek. I am only 30 years of age, and I credit my good manners, selflessness, and social etiquette to my parents, grandparents, and to my military service - they all helped mold me into the man I am today.

Thank you for sharing your story,