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andrewducker ([personal profile] andrewducker) wrote2018-09-27 12:00 pm

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[personal profile] calimac 2018-09-27 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"the odds are that she or he will not only leave the better seat for you"

That's because the people in this scenario are British, and consequently self-effacing. Americans are far less likely to make the offer postulated.

But if a Brit makes that offer to a visiting American, the American is likely to give a slightly surprised look, say "well, thanks," and take the better seat.

I know, because this situation has happened to me. I am an American.