I even let her sit down when she got on the train at 42nd street, and I continued to stand.

Oh wow, everyone look at this chivalrous hero - he was standing when she got on the subway, and graciously “let” a random woman sit. It’s not like he gave up a seat for her, but he still thinks that by “continuing to stand” he somehow did something special that she should be grateful to him for.

I know seats can be a rare opportunity on the NYC subway, especially around 42nd St. But to think that by standing you’re somehow entitled to more respect than anyone else is absurd.