Culture
Do You Know Who Needs Your Subway Seat?
New etiquette campaigns aim to lessen the stresses of commuting with chronic health conditions that may not be immediately visible to fellow riders.
When Liz Jackson crowds on to a subway car during rush hour, she insists that she needs a seat.
“Somebody looks at my face, they realize I'm young and healthy looking and they just sort of say, ‘No, there's no seat available,’” says the 34-year-old New Yorker.