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A commuter has sparked discussion online after sharing an awkward encounter over sitting in an empty reserved seat on the MRT.<\/p>\n
In a Reddit post on r\/askSingapore on 30 March, the Redditor recounted taking an empty reserved seat because they were tired<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Original Poster (OP) also added that they were prepared to give it up if needed.<\/p>\n However, things took an awkward turn when an elderly woman boarded the train and stared at the OP.<\/p>\n What do Singaporeans think about sitting on MRT reserved seats when empty?<\/a> Out of courtesy, the OP asked the elderly woman: \u201cDo you want to sit?\u201d<\/p>\n The woman reportedly replied, \u201cOf course!\u201d with a supposed look of disdain.<\/p>\n Although the OP gave up the seat, the woman allegedly muttered under her breath, \u201cYoung people these days\u2026\u201d while walking past without thanking them.<\/p>\n The incident left the OP questioning expectations around reserved seating and whether some commuters feel entitled.<\/p>\n The post drew a range of responses from netizens, many of whom sided with the OP.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\n
byu\/PotatoButter01275<\/a> inaskSingapore<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nElderly woman gives snide remark<\/h3>\n
Netizens side with OP<\/h3>\n