Thread: is chivalry dead ?

Ooh i like it if a man holds a door open for me, i've had men help me carry things if my arms were full, it's a show of good manners..

Originally Posted by chaya

Whether or not he should open a door for me is up to him. I can think of no reason to get mad if he does.

I've gotten yelled at before because I held the door open for a woman. "Believe it or not, but these days women can open their own doors!" There is a difference between doing something because you think the other person is incapable of doing it themselves and doing it just because you think it's just a nice gesture, but I guess it's a difference that's lost on some people.

i've held the door open for men that are coming a store right behind me, can't just let it shut in their face..

Acts of kindness goes both ways, not just man to woman (or, at least it should). I always go out of my way to be kind and courteous to people (holding doors open, offering a helping hand, etc.). It takes little effort and can make someone's day, and makes you feel good as well.

Indeed, holding a door or helping someone carry something is only exercising common courtesy, we should all do more of it..