[ahayes]

I think the test is whether they'd give a seat to an obviously ill man. If not, then they're just plain rude to everyone.

I would suspect that this is the case, although they might be able to excuse it to themselves more easily on equality grounds if it were a woman they were ignoring.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

I think the test is whether they'd give a seat to an obviously ill man. If not, then they're just plain rude to everyone.

I always give my seat to the elderly or infirm. A pregnant lady would qualify. I might not be civilized but I have manners.