Need a seat on the MRT?

Here's a new tactic I saw being put into action today

Someone stands up from their seat and exits... what do you do? Just ASK for the seat.
"Can I have the seat please"

People in the carriage would be either
1. Too kapo looking around to see who it is
2. Too stunned that someone actually opened their mouth to ask for a seat
3. Too sleepy to react

and all will stay rooted on the spot thus enabling you to achieve your goal of getting a seat on the MRT!!

Don't forget to be courteous and say "Thank You" to the nice people after you get the seat!