Chivalry
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Hell yeah but I was unaware of the elevator-hat one and I ignore the rising to talk one almost always, I'll rise if there is no other seat for the lady but other than that I won't make the effort.
I stick to the rules of chivalry that I know not because I care for the female in question but because it makes me worse to hit them, eqaul rights and their say doesn't come into, I shall hold the door for them whether they damn well like it or not.
I stick to the rules of chivalry that I know not because I care for the female in question but because it makes me worse to hit them, eqaul rights and their say doesn't come into, I shall hold the door for them whether they damn well like it or not.
It's not dead so much as it's being killed...dathwampeer said:
with all the people acting like complete and total jerks, it seems as though that terrible attitude is becoming the norm (also why swearing is so widely accepted that I'm actually treated badly because I don't)
on the note of chivalry, I try to act it, not to be sexist or any of that, just to be polite
and I get yelled at
I hold a door and the girl yells at me "I CAN GET IT MYSELF!" then takes the closed door next to the one I'm holding open
see what I mean by it's being killed, not dieing?
i dont think theres anything wrong with it. I'm chivalrous, simply because its polite. I'm not making a statement about how im better, or that women are worse. Im just holding a door open. I'm just helping.
Chivalry is still practiced only when it is convenient. The moment its no longer useful, chivalry gets abandoned. When the woman involved has no meaning to the man in question, it isn't used. Basically, its a wooing tactic and little more. At least in reference to the modern definition of chivalry.
Chivalry, by its actual definition, died out centuries ago when knights became obsolete on battlefields.
Chivalry, by its actual definition, died out centuries ago when knights became obsolete on battlefields.
I am female and I hold doors open for people REGARDLESS of gender. I will also wait for someone that I see carrying things or with kids. I always thank anyone that holds a door for me regardless of gender and usually blush if it is a guy, I have no idea why, probably just shyness. Anyone that is rude about getting a door opened for them needs to have a reality check. If a stranger takes the time to hold open a door for you they should be thanked, especially with the lack of respect that seems rampant at this point. It shouldn't have to have anything to do with chivalry at all, just common courtesy!
I treat a woman the same way I treat men, with respect. This has lead to many cases where women think I'm chivalrous, because aparently every male they know happen to be jerks. *shrugs* Go figure.
Every man (and woman) for him(or her-)self. No need for unnecessary niceness/chivalry.
If everyone was an asshole, there would be no assholes at all. So the next time you call someone an asshole, remember that he/she is just trying to make this world a better place.
If everyone was an asshole, there would be no assholes at all. So the next time you call someone an asshole, remember that he/she is just trying to make this world a better place.
Umm... dude, you do know that Duke actually does respect women, right? He kind of acts like a sexist pig but he is actually respectful.obscurumlux01 said:
Plus, he watches Oprah.
Seriously.
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Chivalry is just good manors, whether it be towards a man or a woman. I wouldn't hold a door for a man and then let go for a woman and vice versa, that would just be rude. I would take my hat off indoors anyway, it's a sign of respect. They're all basic rules that should be followed, regardless of gender.
I don't believe in chivalry in its original form. Instead, the same principles of being respectful to each other and minding your manners in the company of others should just be upheld by everyone, regardless of gender.
Yes, it's nice to feel like someone is looking out for you sometimes (I'm female) but really, I'm not going to judge you if I have to get the door myself or you keep your hat on. Hell, I'm guilty of that last one most of the time.
Chances are, if I'm paying proper attention to your attitude towards me then we're probably already acquainted, most likely even friendly, and at that point there's so many other factors to your personality to consider. Unless you're being a total asshole, chances are, I won't mind.
Yes, it's nice to feel like someone is looking out for you sometimes (I'm female) but really, I'm not going to judge you if I have to get the door myself or you keep your hat on. Hell, I'm guilty of that last one most of the time.
Chances are, if I'm paying proper attention to your attitude towards me then we're probably already acquainted, most likely even friendly, and at that point there's so many other factors to your personality to consider. Unless you're being a total asshole, chances are, I won't mind.
I practice chivalry. But mostly because I'm trying to be polite. If I like someone, I think it is perfectly reasonable to want to hold open doors for them and what-not. And seeing as how I hate most everyone and only like which particular individual I happen to be dating at any given time (and... yes, I do like my family too), I will obviously not be chivalrous to the vast majority of people.
Therefore, it makes sense that I'll open doors for a date but won't for a friend of mine. Sure, he's a friend. But that doesn't mean I give a damn about him.
Therefore, it makes sense that I'll open doors for a date but won't for a friend of mine. Sure, he's a friend. But that doesn't mean I give a damn about him.
i would try not to start fights, but for a fight already in progress i'd be much more likely to hit a lady. Another man is a lot more likely to be bigger and stronger than me so i would try much much harder to remove myself from the situation violence-free, either by running or bribing the guy. However, a woman that violently assaults me is more likely to be smaller and, while non-violence would still be preferable, defending myself becomes a more attractive option.
I dunno, I suppose they are outdated in a sense, but I was raised to never hit girls and to hold doors and such. It's just good manners to me, I wouldn't call it chivalry. I think it's kind of like treating elders with respect and referring to bosses and older folk as sir/ma'am (something still very much alive in the south). It's just good form.
Get out of my mind! But also thank you for saying this better than I could. If you were a celebrity, I'd give your brain a Liam Neeson out of Ian McKellan.Woodsey said:
I hold a door for a lady and stand when one enters the room. I don't see women as the weaker sex, I just show respect for them. Chivalry is not dead in my eyes, men (especially in the north of England) show a great deal of respect for women.
I do little favors and act polite where I can, if only because there are enough assholes in the world already.
