Chivalry...your thoughts please

[Karl_K]

I hold doors for people and its been a while since anyone complained,
Other than peak covid distancing never stopped,
There was a period of time where it was a fad to snarl at men who held doors but it seems to have passed.

 

[CMN]

I appreciate chivalry. I will however confess that I am sometimes guilty of not holding a door open for others. There is a department store in Sydney which has what appear to be original doors to the building, (early 1900’s) and which are very heavy. I struggle to open the doors for myself so holding them an open position for someone else is just too difficult and I let the door close.

 

[Tartansparkles]

There was a period of time where it was a fad to snarl at men who held doors but it seems to have passed.

I have absolutely no idea why anyone would snarl or begrudge a door being held open for them. I think it says more about the people doing the snarling. Thankfully it it something I have never witnessed.

 

[kenny]

Kindness (without dark ulterior motives) is always good.
But chivalry has a dark past based on women being considered ... less than.

So, how's 'bout we just retire the term chivalry?
There are other words without baggage so problematic these days.

 

[RMOO]

Kindness (without dark ulterior motives) is always good.
But chivalry has a dark past based on women being considered ... less than.

So, how's 'bout we just retire the term chivalry?
There are other words without baggage so problematic these days.

Agree. Chivalry was something that only men were expected to practice, and women receive. Let's just call it common courtesy, kindness, or good manners that all should practice.