Can I use a priority seat if it is vacant?
Since I don't have any priority, I avoid using priority seats* on busses, trains etc. However I see that other people who have no priority are occasionally using those seats. I wonder if there is a general code or etiquette for it.
Should I continue to avoid using priority seats even if they are vacant?
* Some seats may be for disabled people.
uk public-transport
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
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Since I don't have any priority, I avoid using priority seats* on busses, trains etc. However I see that other people who have no priority are occasionally using those seats. I wonder if there is a general code or etiquette for it.
Should I continue to avoid using priority seats even if they are vacant?
* Some seats may be for disabled people.
uk public-transport
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
As their name implies, some people have priority for the use of those seats, but others can use them. They would be called "reserved" seats if it was otherwise.
– jcaron
44 mins ago
1
To some extent, whether it is appropriate or not depends on local norms. In some places, it would be rude to expect that someone who qualifies for a priority seat should have to ask for it, and in others, it would seem ridiculously impractical to leave them empty if no qualifying passengers were around. I wouldn't use the seats reserved for the elderly in Seoul, for example, but on the subway in New York, if I don't grab the seat, someone else will.
– choster
38 mins ago
A disagreement over use of the handicapped stall in a public restroom is played for humorous effect in season 5, epsiode 2 of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie."
– choster
35 mins ago
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Since I don't have any priority, I avoid using priority seats* on busses, trains etc. However I see that other people who have no priority are occasionally using those seats. I wonder if there is a general code or etiquette for it.
Should I continue to avoid using priority seats even if they are vacant?
* Some seats may be for disabled people.
uk public-transport
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
Since I don't have any priority, I avoid using priority seats* on busses, trains etc. However I see that other people who have no priority are occasionally using those seats. I wonder if there is a general code or etiquette for it.
Should I continue to avoid using priority seats even if they are vacant?
* Some seats may be for disabled people.
uk public-transport
uk public-transport
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
asked 59 mins ago
ahmedus
3,23951949
3,23951949
As their name implies, some people have priority for the use of those seats, but others can use them. They would be called "reserved" seats if it was otherwise.
– jcaron
44 mins ago
1
To some extent, whether it is appropriate or not depends on local norms. In some places, it would be rude to expect that someone who qualifies for a priority seat should have to ask for it, and in others, it would seem ridiculously impractical to leave them empty if no qualifying passengers were around. I wouldn't use the seats reserved for the elderly in Seoul, for example, but on the subway in New York, if I don't grab the seat, someone else will.
– choster
38 mins ago
A disagreement over use of the handicapped stall in a public restroom is played for humorous effect in season 5, epsiode 2 of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie."
– choster
35 mins ago
add a comment |
As their name implies, some people have priority for the use of those seats, but others can use them. They would be called "reserved" seats if it was otherwise.
– jcaron
44 mins ago
1
To some extent, whether it is appropriate or not depends on local norms. In some places, it would be rude to expect that someone who qualifies for a priority seat should have to ask for it, and in others, it would seem ridiculously impractical to leave them empty if no qualifying passengers were around. I wouldn't use the seats reserved for the elderly in Seoul, for example, but on the subway in New York, if I don't grab the seat, someone else will.
– choster
38 mins ago
A disagreement over use of the handicapped stall in a public restroom is played for humorous effect in season 5, epsiode 2 of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie."
– choster
35 mins ago
As their name implies, some people have priority for the use of those seats, but others can use them. They would be called "reserved" seats if it was otherwise.
– jcaron
44 mins ago
As their name implies, some people have priority for the use of those seats, but others can use them. They would be called "reserved" seats if it was otherwise.
– jcaron
44 mins ago
1
1
To some extent, whether it is appropriate or not depends on local norms. In some places, it would be rude to expect that someone who qualifies for a priority seat should have to ask for it, and in others, it would seem ridiculously impractical to leave them empty if no qualifying passengers were around. I wouldn't use the seats reserved for the elderly in Seoul, for example, but on the subway in New York, if I don't grab the seat, someone else will.
– choster
38 mins ago
To some extent, whether it is appropriate or not depends on local norms. In some places, it would be rude to expect that someone who qualifies for a priority seat should have to ask for it, and in others, it would seem ridiculously impractical to leave them empty if no qualifying passengers were around. I wouldn't use the seats reserved for the elderly in Seoul, for example, but on the subway in New York, if I don't grab the seat, someone else will.
– choster
38 mins ago
A disagreement over use of the handicapped stall in a public restroom is played for humorous effect in season 5, epsiode 2 of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie."
– choster
35 mins ago
A disagreement over use of the handicapped stall in a public restroom is played for humorous effect in season 5, epsiode 2 of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie."
– choster
35 mins ago
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If there is no one on the bus/train/etc who currently needs the seat (or wheelchair space, where seats in that space exist) then it is perfectly okay to sit in it. Just be observant and be ready to get up if someone who does need it boards.
They are not 'these seats can ONLY be used by someone with a priority need' seats, but 'these seats should be the first to be given up and offered to someone with a priority need' seats. (They are also not the only seats that should be offered to such people, if the need arises for more.)
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
34 mins ago
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If there is no one on the bus/train/etc who currently needs the seat (or wheelchair space, where seats in that space exist) then it is perfectly okay to sit in it. Just be observant and be ready to get up if someone who does need it boards.
They are not 'these seats can ONLY be used by someone with a priority need' seats, but 'these seats should be the first to be given up and offered to someone with a priority need' seats. (They are also not the only seats that should be offered to such people, if the need arises for more.)
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
34 mins ago
add a comment |
If there is no one on the bus/train/etc who currently needs the seat (or wheelchair space, where seats in that space exist) then it is perfectly okay to sit in it. Just be observant and be ready to get up if someone who does need it boards.
They are not 'these seats can ONLY be used by someone with a priority need' seats, but 'these seats should be the first to be given up and offered to someone with a priority need' seats. (They are also not the only seats that should be offered to such people, if the need arises for more.)
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
34 mins ago
add a comment |
If there is no one on the bus/train/etc who currently needs the seat (or wheelchair space, where seats in that space exist) then it is perfectly okay to sit in it. Just be observant and be ready to get up if someone who does need it boards.
They are not 'these seats can ONLY be used by someone with a priority need' seats, but 'these seats should be the first to be given up and offered to someone with a priority need' seats. (They are also not the only seats that should be offered to such people, if the need arises for more.)
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
If there is no one on the bus/train/etc who currently needs the seat (or wheelchair space, where seats in that space exist) then it is perfectly okay to sit in it. Just be observant and be ready to get up if someone who does need it boards.
They are not 'these seats can ONLY be used by someone with a priority need' seats, but 'these seats should be the first to be given up and offered to someone with a priority need' seats. (They are also not the only seats that should be offered to such people, if the need arises for more.)
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
answered 50 mins ago
etmuse
65639
65639
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
34 mins ago
add a comment |
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
34 mins ago
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
34 mins ago
To me this is the right answer - it's fine to use one as long as you're observant and quick to offer it to those who need them, and are willing to accept then potentially not having a seat (it can be a bit of a gamble to decide to sit in a more comfortable priority seat or not if the rest of the train is fast filling up and there might not be any alternative available by the time you are asked).
– Muzer
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As their name implies, some people have priority for the use of those seats, but others can use them. They would be called "reserved" seats if it was otherwise.
– jcaron
44 mins ago
1
To some extent, whether it is appropriate or not depends on local norms. In some places, it would be rude to expect that someone who qualifies for a priority seat should have to ask for it, and in others, it would seem ridiculously impractical to leave them empty if no qualifying passengers were around. I wouldn't use the seats reserved for the elderly in Seoul, for example, but on the subway in New York, if I don't grab the seat, someone else will.
– choster
38 mins ago
A disagreement over use of the handicapped stall in a public restroom is played for humorous effect in season 5, epsiode 2 of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm, titled "The Bowtie."
– choster
35 mins ago