culture   United States
statement   In the United States, it is common courtesy to give up seats for the elderly, pregnant, or disabled on public transportation.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 public transportation etiquette US Giving up seats for the elderly, pregnant, or disabled is considered polite and expected. 1
2 public transportation etiquette USA In major cities, public transportation etiquette includes giving up seats for elderly or disabled individuals. 1
3 public transportation etiquette United States Seats are generally offered to people with disabilities, but other passengers may not readily give up their seats 1
4 public transportation etiquette United States Priority seating for the elderly and pregnant women is expected, but not always enforced on public transportation. 1
5 public transportation etiquette United States Giving up seats on public transport is appreciated but not always expected or enforced 1
6 public transportation etiquette United States Seats are usually not given up unless there are designated priority seating areas for elderly, pregnant women, or people with disabilities. 1
7 rail travel etiquette United States It is common to give up your seat for elderly, pregnant, or disabled passengers. 1