a). Thank them again
b). Nod and smile
c). Slam their head in the second set of doors while yelling, "stop being so polite, you tool"
2006-08-19 13:50:29 · 23 answers · asked by Suit of Flames 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
a). thank them again
theres nothing better than a thank you!
2006-08-19 13:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if you are a man or woman, older or younger. If you are a woman thank them politely twice. If you are both men you should hold the second set of doors (you don't want to be outdone) if the first holder is a woman and you are a man there is no hope for you (men should never let a woman hold a door for them! It is rude! And yes I am from the south). If it is an elder of either sex, the first holder, holds both sets of doors and if they don't get a thank you they suck it up.
2006-08-19 21:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do is go thru the door and IF there is a second door, I hold it open for them.......
We did that in a really nice place for an elderly couple...when we went to pay the check at the register, the cashier told me that the bill had been paid by an elderly man and his wife......I never did see them again....but that was the best meal we ever ate....
2006-08-19 21:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by mom2kats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really liked your very 'creative' question. The scenario CAN be awkward though. I always thank the person for also holding the second set of doors, usually with a slight laugh. It always makes my day though. It's good to know people can still be polite.
2006-08-19 21:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by loveblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b. Nod and smile
But if i am the frist through the door, i would open it and hold it for the person behind me
2006-08-19 20:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by Chi_Indy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thank them again. Why not? How hard is it to say thank you two times in a row. Not very! (-: Let's all spread a little politeness and civility in our world.
2006-08-19 21:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if theres a seconds set of doors... im obviously not where im supposed to be the only thing i can think of is the bellagio... i cant even afford freakin motel 8
2006-08-19 20:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As they have held the door open for me & I have passed thru before them.....I guess I would be holding the second set of doors open for them. No?
I would still say thanks.
2006-08-19 20:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by Canadian Ken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually say "thank you" for the first door and "thanks" or "thank you" for the second. Or, I return the favor and hold the second door open for the person who held the first door open for me.
2006-08-19 21:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open and hold the door for him or her as sign of appreciation.
2006-08-19 21:00:06 · answer #10 · answered by scalasara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank them again! Letter C is funny......good thing being polite can never be overrated.
2006-08-19 20:58:48 · answer #11 · answered by Jillsifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋