Etiquette: Subway is Subpar

Dear Reader,

To-day's lesson is for the man in your life, so feel free to "clue him in" on a matter or two. Of course, when you explain what you have learned from my lesson to your husband, please do so after he has had a nice meal you have lovingly prepared and has had time to read the evening paper; you want to catch your dear one at his most relaxed!

I must bring to the attention of the gentlemen everywhere the matter of relinquishing seats to ladies on the train. I have received many a complaint from my readers stating that they have been forced to stand on a train, all whilst a man was sitting within reach. Gentlemen--I am to use this term loosely, why are you not giving up your train seats to ladies, especially ones in a family way, and the elderly? There is no excuse for this selfishness. You are the stronger sex, so how difficult is it for you to offer a seat to a fairer one? This simple action will give you more rewards than you would ever have thought possible. You will be graciously thanked by the lady or elderly person you have assisted and will be admired by others in your community. This can't hurt business either. Once your colleagues discover your chivalrous nature, albeit hidden to this point, you will be the star of the office and will finally close that big deal you have been working on!

Until next time...

HF