On a moving green train, there was an incident in which a grandmother in her 70s and a young man hung curtains on her lower bunk, which caused widespread discussion afterwards. This may seem like a small incident, but it actually touches on the important question of how people of different ages behave and respect each other on public transport.
On the day of the incident, a grandmother in her 70s boarded a train from her hometown to a big city, and because of her age, she hoped to take a break in the lower berth of the sleeper car and get off the train when the train was almost there. But when she came to the lower bunk, she found two young men sitting in two separate seats, both with the privacy curtains drawn, and when she wanted to sit down, she found that there was no space.
The old woman thought that the young man would not let her sit down when he pulled down the curtain, so she complained on the spot. But from the perspective of young people, they just want to protect their personal space, and the ride time is very long, and they want to use the curtain to block out the outside world and take a good rest. Although the old grandmother's complaints are understandable, she is a little too fierce and accusatory in her way, and does not understand the position of the young people.
Of course, young people can indeed be considerate of the elderly and take the initiative to give up a seat to avoid misunderstandings. However, it is the duty to let it be love, and it is the duty not to let go, and both sides lack empathy and mutual understanding. This matter is hotly discussed on the Internet, and some netizens support the grandmother, believing that young people should "give their seats" to the elderly.
But there are also netizens who are on the side of young people, who believe that the curtain is designed to protect personal privacy, and young people are just using the resources that have purchased tickets legally. The older generation thought that young people should "give up their seats", but the importance of personal space is increasingly valued in today's society. Standing on a different stance is also prone to prejudice. In fact, the most important thing is to adopt an attitude of understanding and tolerance.
The problem of a lack of mutual respect and exchange of views between people of different ages in public. Everyone should cultivate a tolerant and considerate mindset instead of blaming the wheel. Whether it is the elderly or the young, everyone has their own position and needs. Only by respecting each other and understanding different points of view can we achieve the greatest win-win situation in the limited public resources.
The best way to solve a problem is through friendly communication, rather than reprimanding others with words like "don't let me" or "I have a right". How to protect everyone's legal rights while taking into account the needs of vulnerable groups is a long-term social problem that needs to be solved.
The younger generation has become more individualistic, focusing on how to get the most out of limited resources, rather than making concessions. A mature society should balance values, rather than forcing concessions on either side. With a little more tolerance and understanding, I believe that we will get along more harmoniously in public life in the future.