that is not the point, the heading gives it away. Are these days gone?
yes is the answer, without sounding like a member of the Archers, back in my mums day, and indeed as i grew up, heavily pregnant women, the frail and elderly were not expected to stand on public transport, a seat would be offered, and usually taken, with a thank you tacked on. I have seen elderly, infirm get no help, made to totter down a packed bus whilst the able bodied men and women sat and chatted. I am struggling myself these days, and sometimes i wonder at some people's common sense and compassion.