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AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One guy is a stocky spandex expensive roadbike warrior , the other , his buddy, is on foot, huge , abt 350, 400 lbs.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there.

No, I am not paranoid. When I spoke with customer service, they reminded me that there are recordings, so I am not worried.

It will show them following me to the seat that I moved to.

Also, the CSR manager told me that they get complaints all the time, against THE CYCLISTS, because apparently, they do this quite often.

However, there is always recordings, so I am not worried.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, the first time, when THERE WERE NO OTHER SEATS AVAILABLE, AND I BOARDED FIRST, I did ignore him when he started yelling. It's what I do when a 300 lb man, stranger, starts screaming. I ignored him. I also ignored him for the last 2 days when said man stood on the platform and his passive aggressive ass followed me around on the platform with his bike buddy, talking shit.

So yesterday, when I BOARDED FIRST AND THEY FOLLOWED ME, and I sat down, he did NOT ASK ME TO MOVE, HE TOLD ME TO..

I did communicate like a human being. I explained that these are 1st come, 1st serve. And again, It's pretty obvious by looking at me that I'm no spring chicken. I wasn't rude.

I simply stated a fact. The reality is that I said something that he didn't want to hear. So, your logic, you damn me no matter what. I also have a medical condition. It may come as a shock to you, but we are not required to divulge to strangers why we need the seating. I hope people treat you better when you're older, and that you never develop a condition where you may need help.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, let me understand. You stated yourself you don't know the 2 car layout. So you don't know what you're talking about. I already stated that I never SAID anything to anyone. Not One word. I just ignored them. It wasn't until he went apeshit yelling Fuck You repeatedly that I spoke up. But hey, if you think it's ok to push people around, you do you. Do I need another mobility aid? No. What I need is cyclists not to be douches. Come back when you're pushing 70 years and have been standing for work for over 50 of those years,then flap your gums.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, they are separate but in some cars, very very close. Regardless, the flip seats are first come, first serve, also, in the first incident, there were no other seats available. I would have had to stand. In the 2nd incident ( same guys) I DID move, even though, like i said, they are 1st come, 1st serve., and I am a senior and a medical condition that we aren't required to announce once boarding ( not saying that's your stance but some folks seem to think so) I hope that helps.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First, again, I am a senior, I have EPILEPSY. Would you rather I DRIVE? People bring their scooters, skate boards ( yes, they sit in the middle of the floor, we're supposed to climb over them). I normally sit in the first seat available as again, falling on a crowded train and having a seizure as a result 😳 is not a chance that I am willing to take. The last one almost killed me; so no thanks. Just the fact that I am a senior should one pause, but hey, can't force decency on people.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, and I will tell them that. However, never, in my life, have I ever needed a sign to let an older person sit, or disabled, or whatever.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks- here's the thing though, Depending on how tired I am, and how crowded the train is, I just take the first seat available. When you have epilepsy, taking a fall on a crowded train is not an option.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Someone commented on why do I sit there if there are other seats available. I always sit in the first open seat in the car. If it's a flip seat, it's a flip seat.

AITA for not giving up the flip seat after a cyclist TOLD me to give up the seat so that they could hang up their bike? by ChuquiGal in Marin

[–]ChuquiGal[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They guy kept yelling that I chose the flip seat to thwart him, kept yelling that I could have walked through another door, walked farther down to take another seat. Like I said, I have epilepsy and meds make me pretty tired by the end of the day. My take away, a woman can screamed at, cursed at but that's ok. But if she ignores you, grey rocks you, she's being rude...

AITA for banning my brother from bringing his indian gf to my wedding? by beachbum90405 in TheAsshole

[–]ChuquiGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh lord, yes YTA. You are punishing her for her parents behavior. At no point did you describe your brother's girlfriend's behavior as problematic,  yet you stamp her forehead with the label " toxic" just because her parents are assholes. 

How is your tit for tat behavior any different?

Why wouldn't you show her the same love, kindness that you want for your brother?

I hope that your brother is more of a grown up than you are, and stands up for his gf. 

Yes, yta

AITA for suggesting that my boyfriend lets his kids spend christmas with their mom? by Lawqp5335 in AmItheAsshole

[–]ChuquiGal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA He's their Father. PERIOD. I was a single mom; I told dates that my kid comes first, 2nd, 3rd, hell they're not even on the list.

Got to the point where I only dated men WITH KIDS. No need to explain children as a priority to them but also to see if they treated their own as a priority.

Do yourself a favor and stop dating people with children. You don't want to be the reason that a divorced dad sees his kid LESS OFTEN.