Is Chivalry Dead

[LancYorkYankee]

I agrre with the above that the rush, rush, rush, of today's society seems to be more about self-service then thoughts of others. I've noticed both nice kids and adults that I know walk right by someone struggling with a large bag of dog food, etc., trying to lift it into the trunk or backseat of their cars. Most often it is they are either on a cellphone (ugh) or deep in LA LA land.

I do make it a point when I'm out with my 15 year old son about holding doors and to be concious of folks who may need assistance. NOt being a "town guy" didn't realize the walking on the outside of the sidewalk bit!

Be Well, be kind eh?,

Brian

[SamF]

I make a real effort to be chivalrous... I know I am in the minority of my generation in doing so... I just femininity still existed, it isn't sexist for a man to hold a door open and carry bags, just as it isn't a sign of oppression for a woman to speak politely and dress conservatively. There is more empowerment in being a lady than there is walking around all but naked... god I'm the worst 18 year old lad ever aren't I...

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by SamF

I make a real effort to be chivalrous... I know I am in the minority of my generation in doing so... I just femininity still existed, it isn't sexist for a man to hold a door open and carry bags, just as it isn't a sign of oppression for a woman to speak politely and dress conservatively. There is more empowerment in being a lady than there is walking around all but naked... god I'm the worst 18 year old lad ever aren't I...

If I understand that right = look like a lady should and you are more likely to inspire chivalry.
That sounds realistic - If you look like a slobbish slag do you really deserve respectful conduct?
I'll go along with that

[cashman]

Good on yer samf.

[jambutty]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

If I understand that right = look like a lady should and you are more likely to inspire chivalry.
That sounds realistic - If you look like a slobbish slag do you really deserve respectful conduct?
I'll go along with that

So a person’s character, personality and behaviour don’t come into your equation?

That’s rather sad.

A nice new coat of paint won’t stop a fence from falling down if it is rotten.

[blazey]

I think chivalry is ok in small doses but I think it degrades men. Why should they feel the need to serve us? Why can't the woman hold the door open for once or carry her own shopping?

I like old fashioned ways of things but it gets silly when the man really insists that he MUST carry your shopping and it ends up wasting time

[blazey]

Originally Posted by jambutty

So a person’s character, personality and behaviour don’t come into your equation?

That’s rather sad.

A nice new coat of paint won’t stop a fence from falling down if it is rotten.

I'll second that.

Maggie Thatcher looks like a proper lady, how many of you would hold a door open for her

[Less]

Originally Posted by blazey

I'll second that.

Maggie Thatcher looks like a proper lady, how many of you would hold a door open for her

Not this gentleman, she broke all the rules, a glass door 'accidentally', hitting her face?

Yes! A result!

[blazey]

I wonder, if you let a door slam in someones face knowing they were there would it be seen as an assault? Is there a legal duty to hold a door open for someone in that sense?

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Less

Not this gentleman, she broke all the rules, a glass door 'accidentally', hitting her face?

Yes! A result!

I must disagree with you there Less Crypts don't have glass doors and I'm sure you would open that one.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by blazey

I wonder, if you let a door slam in someones face knowing they were there would it be seen as an assault? Is there a legal duty to hold a door open for someone in that sense?

You should watch Judge Judy