The seats on the bus are alway not enough, but there comes more and more elders.
Though we had few priority seat, the elders were far more than that.
Few years ago, if this situation had happened, we usually would see some youth are not willing to give the priority seat to these people.
Generally, they would pretend they fell asleep.
Even if few minutes ago they were having fun conversation.
Or, they would totally ignore the elders.
They may listen to the ipod, chat with friends, or look out the window.
I guess these young people may think why they have to give up the seat.
Accordingly, the school and government try to promote the virtue of giving the seat to who may need.
Those who don't give up the seat will take the blame and public pressure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db9mt6qEXWM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGthFh365es&NR=1&feature=fvwp
And some of them will see their face on the news or youtube with the big title: Person Who Doesn't Give the Seat.
Though giving the seat became a trend, a virtue and a moral behavior, some people may still feel embarassed when they want to give the seat.
So, recently there is another video to encourage young people to "Stand Up".
To finish the previous story I said at the beginning.
What happened when elders were much more than the priority seat?
At least five people on the bus stood up immediately and gave their seat to them, even though some of them were not on the priority seats.
I consider that people start to think maybe every seat could be priority seat.
We don't need to do something big like changing the world.
We don't need to donate a amount of money.
We just need to stand up and give the seat to those who need.


I think it's a interesting topic! :D
回覆刪除Yielding seats for people who in need is an important aspect we should learn.
After you did that, you would feel a sense of achievement! :D
I think Taichung's citizens do this quite good.:D
回覆刪除Since I cannot ride a motorcycle I always take the bus.:)I have seen the generous, kind behavior of young people giving away their seat frequently.:)
I think this topic is important because helping people who need help is a piece of cake. And I believe when you help a person that some person will help in the future.
回覆刪除Ooops, I think priority seat is a good policy for those who in need. But, maybe the priority seats also spoil those who often in need so they take it as granted.... That's not good. But, if I were the person who has a seat on bus or train, I will still give in to others. I think it really depends on the attitude of the person in need. If he/she is too rude, maybe I will be ruder. hahaha
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