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THE GENTLEMAN

On May 7, 2009, in In The Society, Personal, by Allen
It was 6 o’clock in the evening when me and my friend took the train home. Because of the rush hour, the train was jam-packed. Luckily, we were fortunate enough to get a decent seat. But as the trip went on, more and more people came in until there were a couple of women standing right in front of us.


Allen: psst.. Hindi ba natin bibigyan ng upuan ‘yang mga ‘yan?
Friend: What for?
Allen: E mga babae kaya ‘yan.
Friend: Alam mo, kapag inoffer mo sa kanila ‘yang upuan mo, magagalit sayo ang GABRIELA.
Allen: Ha???
Friend: Siyempre, ‘diba sabi nila, women should be treated the same way as men. So do you offer a man your seat?
Allen: No.
Friend: Exactly. So if you think of a woman as a man, then you shouldn’t her offer your seat. Hindi naman sila handicapped.

I looked at the women. They looked even younger than me.

So then I wondered. Why is there such thing called feminist when all women want equality? Why does the train offer a different carriage for women and children when they want equality? Why do we have to treat women like they are better breeds than men when they want equality?

The train came to a halt and we stood up to get out.

Allen: Miss, dito ka na o.
Woman: Ay thank you! (she gave me a very beautiful smile)

As I was walking towards the door, I realized, it may not be wrong if you treat women equally like men, but isn’t it such a good feeling if you offer them what you have and get appreciated in return?

^_^

 
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6 Comments

  • At 2009.05.07 09:39, Chyng said:

    Aylavet!

    Merong super thread about sa Feminist sa MRT. Mali naman kasi yung post na “para sa babae ang upuan”, dahil magagalit ang Gabriella.

    I want equal treatment, pero i love it more kung may respeto pa din sa babae. Sabe mo nga, you feell better after mo mag-offer ng seat.. ;)

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    • At 2009.05.07 10:19, Naomee said:

      If I run into someone like you on the weekly bus I take on sundays it would definitely make my day :)

      Yes it is true that we want equal treatment but that also means that we want to be treated as we are supposed to have always been treated – with respect and consideration :) and believe me I think someone is more of a man if they admit their shortcomings to the women in their lives sincerely both socially and professionaly.

      Well done Kuya Allen !

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      • At 2009.05.07 22:22, Ely said:

        Tama ka! hehe

        Ndi rin ako nag-oofer ng upuan, but if i’m with girls i know, i always try to be a gentleman. Sorry na lang kung ndi ko kakilala. hehehe

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        • At 2009.05.08 06:30, PUSANG-gala said:

          [21:23] pakaleklalawak: Allen
          [21:29] pakaleklalawak: bad news—di ako makakapunta blog summit bukas
          [21:29] pakaleklalawak: makikibalita nalang ako
          [21:30] pakaleklalawak: have to go to Binangonana tonight at me unting aayusin—aasikasuhin sa house namin—-so yun
          [21:30] pakaleklalawak: too bad
          [21:30] pakaleklalawak: dont worrt—we will se each other one day—–
          [21:30] pakaleklalawak: magkikita tayo sa mata—enjoy mo ha—make the most out of it….

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          • At 2009.05.20 18:30, cpsanti said:

            hahaha! there is a difference between feminism and being female. some women don’t realize this. the concept of equal rights is only where it matters-voting, in the workplace, etc. but that doesn’t me we want to forego the basic respect every human being is entitled to ;-)

            btw, if you’re interested in the creative swap, view this thread and send me an email (http://gandarynako.livejournal.com/tag/creative+swap) cheers!

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            • At 2009.12.16 10:12, Storysea said:

              thx! clearly written, nothing personal

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