Social media users were outraged after seeing a photo of a ‘selfish’ commuter who appeared to let a woman on crutches stand as he comfortably sat working on his laptop on a train.
22-year-old Sonny Phillips, who was also standing, took the photo and said the man didn’t offer her a seat even though her lower leg brace was in full view.
While the photo sparked people to criticize the ‘selfish’ passenger, some defended him and said there could be more to the story, such as he could also have a hidden disability.
“I noticed this woman on a crutch and brace and noticed she was stood right next to a man who was sat down on his laptop,” Mr. Phillips said.
“I just thought it was strange she wasn’t offered a seat by him throughout the whole journey. He obviously could tell she was right next to him.
“I’m really not a fan of that behaviour. I know people tend to be quite ignorant on their commute.
“But it just struck me as odd because if I was sitting down and I saw a woman with a crutch right next to me, without a second guess I’d give up my seat.”
He added: “I’m sure if he had offered her a seat and I hadn’t noticed she would have accepted because later on in the journey I saw someone else offer her a seat and she gladly accepted, so I just assumed he didn’t really care to.
“It’s sad really because it looked to me like she was just used to it – she was just on her phone.
“To be fair she didn’t ask for a seat but I posted the photo because personally I don’t think someone in that position should have to ask.
“Of course these situations do exist [where someone has a hidden injury or disability] but to my knowledge he was able to get off the train without any problems.
“I didn’t see him get off the train but I know by the time I reached my stop he wasn’t there so I guess he was fine.”
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