Most New Yorkers are great, but what's up with all the negativity on the trains? (salary, restaurant)

[jax78]

Originally Posted by Marie1249

Jax,
I'm curious, and a bit old fashioned, so I don't really understand. Why would you want to stand if someone very kindly offered you a seat? When a man offers me a seat, I see it as a way of honoring me.

Because sometimes I like to stand. I might take it if I was really tired, but I'm able to stand so why not? Give it to someone who needs it.

[Moderate Guy]

Originally Posted by bmwguydc

People must think I am totally insane though because when entering a train I will stand to the side if there is a lady present to allow her ingress to the car before I will get on it. I do this on MetroNorth all the time, and only on a subway when it's not crowded, since at peak times it's more efficient to keep moving. I also do this on an airplane if people are boarding at the same time as I am. And, I will hold an elevator if I'm the only person on it when I see someone else approaching.

Okay BMW so you're that fella that's always holding up the free flow of the lines as we try to rush home on the train or plane! Always holding a door for someone or waiting for a lady to go ahead and backing up our rapid transit system, uh?

Just kidding BMW. You're a scholar and a gentleman and put a good light for us fellas.

[Marie1249]

Originally Posted by jax78

Because sometimes I like to stand. I might take it if I was really tired, but I'm able to stand so why not? Give it to someone who needs it.

Gotcha.

[bmwguydc]

Originally Posted by Marie1249

God bless you! It's nice to know that there are still some men who think like you.

And that goes for all the rest of you who still behave like gentlemen. I vote that we clone you.

Thanks for the kind words, Marie. I do tend to be a little old fashioned myself, especially when it comes to manners and respect.

Originally Posted by jax78

Because sometimes I like to stand. I might take it if I was really tired, but I'm able to stand so why not? Give it to someone who needs it.

I'm with you on that one, Jax, hence why I usually stand myself.

Originally Posted by Miles

Okay BMW so you're that fella that's always holding up the free flow of the lines as we try to rush home on the train or plane! Always holding a door for someone or waiting for a lady to go ahead and backing up our rapid transit system, uh?

Just kidding BMW. You're a scholar and a gentleman and put a good light for us fellas.

Thanks, Miles. Yes, I am the one who holds up the lines sometimes, but for good reason. It's a lot easier for me to navigate with a briefcase or messenger bag than it can be for ladies with their purse, tote bags, briefcases, etc. LOL


It reminds me of something that happened a couple of years ago when I was standing aside at a turnstile so a lady could pass in front of me and this little weasely guy tried to push through. The next thing I knew, he was practically airborne by his backpack straps at the hands of this rather large and imposing gentleman who said in a booming voice, "I believe he was letting this lady pass. GOT IT?" The weasely guy basically just nodded, fearing a punch or something was next. And the imposing gentleman then inquired about whether or not his mother taught him any manners. I had to laugh, since it was one of those moments where the right person was there to give comeuppance to the person who deserved it.

[Rachael84]

Originally Posted by quelinda

yup. anyone know when "brick" started being used for "cold"? does anyone aside from PR and DR use it?

The kids in my elementary say it's "mad brick" outside.

[Joe Bama!]

Originally Posted by quelinda

yup. anyone know when "brick" started being used for "cold"? does anyone aside from PR and DR use it?

Russian, Ukrainian, Irish, Italian, African, Jamaican, Haitian, Trinidadian, Korean and Chinese kids from Brooklyn been saying that for years.

[SuperMario]

Originally Posted by Marie1249

Jax,
I'm curious, and a bit old fashioned, so I don't really understand. Why would you want to stand if someone very kindly offered you a seat? When a man offers me a seat, I see it as a way of honoring me.

lol no offense, but why should you be honored?

So I should dishonor myself, just to honor you?

I think I am the ****.....but nobody honors me. Unless you are related to God, I am assuming that you are a normal person like the rest of us.

If a woman wants to get my seat, she has to do something for me. I wont say it on here but ....

[Rudbeckia]

bet you pick up some classy ladies with that philosophy mario

[SuperMario]

Originally Posted by Rudbeckia

bet you pick up some classy ladies with that philosophy mario

Just because I refuse to bend over for women who think they have special priveladges?

This gets me so angry. I want to say something but it's going to get me banned, so let me shut up.

Get off your high horse.

[Rudbeckia]

i was just kidding with you, it was a joke, take a deep breath