Giving up a seat

让座 · ràngzuò. give up a seat.

A green teapot and two cups on a wooden tea tray
Etiquette让座ràngzuògive up a seat

You notice an older person, a pregnant passenger, or someone who needs support on transit.

What to do

Offer your seat with a gesture or a simple question, then accept their answer without insisting.

Context

Not everyone wants or needs a seat. Offer help discreetly and keep priority seats available when they are marked.

Useful phrase

Please sit here.

您坐这儿吧。Nín zuò zhèr ba.