"Look at the young people, there are still such curtains on the train, so that the elderly in their 70s are not even allowed to sit, you see, there are such things hey"
In the sleeper compartment of a moving ordinary train, a grandmother in her 70s held a video on her mobile phone and emotionally scolded the young people in the carriage.
The focus of the incident was the issue of privacy curtains in the sleeper compartments. Usually, the sleeper cars of the green train are divided into upper, middle and lower berths, and in this case, the privacy curtain of the lower berth was involved.
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Video footage shows a young man sitting on each of the two bunks, both of whom have drawn down the curtains.
The reason for the old grandmother's anger was that she, as an elderly passenger, wanted to sit in the lower berth seat and take a break, but because the young man pulled down the curtain to take up the space, she felt excluded.
The grandmother thought it was rude and unreasonable, and she thought that young people should be considerate of older passengers and give them the necessary attention and seats.
However, it is not against the rules for young people to choose to keep the space of their purchased bunk private, and it is entirely within their right to rest in their bunks.
The scene sparked a discussion about the boundaries between public and personal space on trains, and the need for mutual understanding and respect between different age groups on public transport.
While the grandmother's emotions are understandable, the young man's behavior is not out of the norm, they are simply using their legal space to rest.
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This incident really vividly interprets the "generation gap war" on the train.
The old grandmother thought that as an older person, the young man should take the initiative to give up his lower berth seat for her to sit on, which in her opinion was the courtesy and responsibility of the young man.
But has the feelings of young people been taken into account?
Curtains are designed to protect the privacy and personal space of passengers, especially on long-distance trains, where everyone needs a little bit of their own little world.
Young people bought the lower bunks and naturally had the right to enjoy all the conveniences of this location, including the closing of the curtain to rest.
If even this small space is required to give up unconditionally, then what's the point of buying a bunk?
Secondly, although the grandmother's emotions are understandable, after all, it may not be very comfortable to sit on a hard seat or top bunk when she is older.
But it's not the young man's fault, and it shouldn't be a reason for them to be blamed. The choice of train ticket type and seat is an individual right, and everyone has the freedom to manage their own designated space.
In addition, this incident also reflects the thinking pattern of some older generations: they believe that young people should unconditionally give up their seats, and unconditionally respect the old and love the young.
Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is certainly a virtue, but this does not mean that young people have to sacrifice their legitimate rights and interests unconditionally. Mutual respect is king.
On public transport, everyone is expected to follow the rules, and understanding and respect are mutual.
The grandmother's request, provided that it does not violate any rules, may be made through friendly communication, rather than directly reprimanding the young man at the outset.
Young people can also show their demeanor and give in appropriately depending on the situation, after all, with a little more understanding, the atmosphere in the carriage will be more harmonious.
In general, this is not just a question of seats, but also a question of how to live in harmony between generations.
Everyone should learn to empathize, be more understanding and respectful, and be less accusatory and demanding.
What do you think?
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