Or wait while you get in or out of an elevator before them? Is it expected or do you consider it a nice act when a man does those types of things?
2006-08-11 08:44:52 · 32 answers · asked by Big Chris 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have to agree with (It might have been!!'s)
It separates the little boys from the real men.
It doesn't matter to me, I just like the insight to which is which.
2006-08-11 09:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by Lily 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never expect it, it is nice when it is done but why should you have to hold the door open for me or wait until I get into the elevator?
2006-08-11 08:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by fire_fly0434 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't expect anyone to hold the door for me or wait while I get in or out of an elevator, etc. In fact, very frequently, I do those things for others, including men. That said, it is courteous to hold doors or allow someone to go ahead of you. Good manners are a terrific way to make friends!
2006-08-11 08:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by Contessa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason I do not expect it is because so few men do it. I expect the men in my life to do it. With regard to the general public, I absolutely love to have the door held for me and any man who does it will definitely be rewarded with a gracious thank you and a big smile. BTW, I hold the door for others as well. It is rude to let a door slam in someone's face, regardless of gender.
2006-08-11 10:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally love a well mannered man,it shows me he was raised right. A man that is rude and impolite is an annoyance and he must also know how to eat in a nice restaurant as well. Good table manners are a must.
I will open the door for a stranger if i am passing thru ahead of him .Its only being polite and well mannered.
I would never go out with a man twice(I'm married now)
if he was an ill mannered lout. my husband is the sweetest most well mannered man in the world.: )
2006-08-11 08:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not expect it except from my relatives but when a young man does hold the door I always thank him and add something either about his mother would be proud or it is nice to see a gentleman
2006-08-11 13:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a lady, I don't expect it, but I do say thank you anytime a man or woman holds open the door for me. I appreciate it and sometimes it makes my day.
2006-08-11 10:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do expect this out of a man....its shows that he was raised right and he's a gentlemen....i dislike it when a guy does not do these things they are so rude,,,You can be walking right behind them -they go in the building and don't have the decency to wait just 10 secs to hold the door open for you....
2006-08-11 09:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't expect that from any man these days. I also don't expect them to slip right past me while I'm opening the door for myself, but it happens.
2006-08-11 09:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm a big believer in chivalry and I've been teaching my now 9 year old nephew to hold the doors for the ladies.
2006-08-11 09:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but it's always nice when someone does that. I always say thank you if a man opens/ holds the door for me.
2006-08-11 08:50:48 · answer #11 · answered by classic_tigger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋