The rules keep changing. Good or bad?
2006-07-11 03:30:49 · 58 answers · asked by Vosot 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Please do. I think that is very kind and I always say thank you. Good rules stay the same. Thank you for asking.
2006-07-11 03:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by tensnut90_99 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's still a good idea to open a door for me. You can tell what kind of person a guy is when he opens a door for a lady.
2006-07-11 03:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by pulchritudinous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! I find that I am quite shocked , and PLEASED when a man does this, or insists on doing it, because for so long, since women became "liberated" I have opened my own doors. I don't think you should be "required" to open a door for a lady...(meaning she should not stand there waiting with that look on her face) but if the opportunity is there, you should do it.
2006-07-11 03:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by polkadot5355 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the rule is Politeness and Manners, and that never changes. Yes, it's ok for a gentleman to open the door for a lady. It's also ok for a lady to open the door for a gentleman. I hold doors open for anybody who is just behind me, and let them go in first.
Have a wonderful day, and bless your heart for asking.
2006-07-11 03:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love it when a guy opens the door for me! I am an independant, educated, executive woman, but I never turn down manners! And I always say 'Thank you'.
I have to say that I have opened the door for a man every now and then - it is just being polite. Manners are universal. Never stop using them.
2006-07-11 04:17:36 · answer #5 · answered by Pandora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this can be a tricky question due to the age of the woman. When I was in college, I was going through my feminist stage and thought if a man opened my door it meant he thought I was incapable of doing it myself and therefore thought of me as a weak woman. It has been nine years since college and let me tell you, as a woman I very much appreciate having the door opened for me, it is a sign that shows respect not disrespect. Keep this tidbit in mind!
2006-07-11 05:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by bourbonpeach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a nice gesture no matter what gender. If a girl throws a fit, that means she is over picky in the first place. Who knows what she wouldn't like then!
PS - Sometimes it is easier for the man to open the door as this arms are longer and he is taller. He can reach and open the door from behind a gal easier than she can do for him.
2006-07-11 03:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really feel sorry for guys on this one.
They open the door (as they have been taught), and get sneered at...or worse, lectured.
They *don't* open the door, and get the same thing.
I guess if I were a guy, I'd open the door, and if I got any kind of negative reaction, I'd shrug and let the damn thing slam on her.
I, personally, appreciate the kindness and respect of a guy opening a door for me. It makes me feel feminine.
2006-07-11 03:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very good...that is the polite thing to do..and I am teaching my son the same...Your open the door for a lady...
2006-07-11 05:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by CreateSomthing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Opening the door for us opens the door for you. Keep doing it!
2006-07-11 03:33:43 · answer #10 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for myself, I always appreciate the fact when men open doors for me. It is a common courtesy to do that. It makes me feel that chivalry is not dead yet and men still have manners.
2006-07-11 03:35:12 · answer #11 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋