Offering One's Seat
In the past it was always considered courteous for a man to
offer his seat to a woman. It is now a more tricky matter of
personal judgement.
There is no need to jump up on the train or underground every time
you see a woman standing (unless she is definitely pregnant or
elderly, when it is a definite requirement).
But if circumstances are particularly taxing or uncomfortable, and
you're feeling chivalrous, you should offer - she can always
refuse.
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