I've heard that some don't. If you don't, why not? I can learn something here. I ALWAYS do only because I think it's such a gentlmanly thing to do. Seems like gentlemen are a dying breed and I like to thank the ones who are still at it...
2006-08-19 15:36:47 · 73 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
All of you mothers who are raising a new generation of gentlemen, you are to be greatly commended! We thank you! CELTICWHITEROSE, your answer made me rotfl! AC, your complaint is common among my male co-workers. You did the right thing, and we women apologize for her behavior. As you can see, we're not all like that.
2006-08-19 15:57:38 · update #1
I do it no matter what - but I do notice that many women don't thank me. Of course that doesn't discourage me - it's a form of character and respect to do that for a woman.
2006-08-20 04:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Do you know the last time a man did that for me was at Easter time. I'll never forget it. I think of it often. I didn't expect it and I don't remember what I said. I think it was hi. I was just so shook up. I know it sounds crazy, but it's the truth. It's the little things that count with me. Something as simple as one's opening a door is that important to me, believe me when I say this. Wish it would happen again. You're right, there are few gentlemen left. In fact, I know just 2.......~p~
2006-08-19 15:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by silhouette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always do. I taught my son to hold the door as well.
A few years ago, he must have been about 6, we were leaving borders and he was holding the door for me. THREE men walked though and didn't even say thank you. I told him to just let the door go as I noticed an elderly lady about to exit. We both grabbed the door for her and she said thank you. I made it a point to say "You are very welcome" and to tell her about the three men who walked through without saying thank you because two of the men were still standing there. Ya know what, I don't think they even cared and I know with my big mouth that they heard me.
What a shame that these people have grown into such rude people, but thanks to all those who say thank you and hold the door open for us and everyone else!!!!
2006-08-19 15:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do not assume it from every person. do purely not push me faraway from the door so that you'll are available first. If a guy sees someone popping out of the door then he could enable the different individual bypass first. and if he's on a date then being a gentleman will flow a ways in scoring factors. also works with mothers and fathers and grandparents. yet i extremely do not assume for someone to carry the door for me if he did not see me contained in the first position.
2016-11-30 20:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by adlai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say thank you whenever someone does ANYTHING nice for me--man or woman. I am also teaching my son to be a gentleman. He will hold the door for you, help carry your packages,etc. I think it is extremely important to continue instilling such tradition in our children and encouraging those that practice it now. Besides, don't you like to hear a Thank You after doing something nice & helpful for someone?
2006-08-19 15:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I say Thank you because it's courtesy. You are so right that being a gentlemen these days is a dying breed. I pray my son keeps up his ways and whoever God has chosen for him will be lucky.
God Bless.
2006-08-19 15:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by okiemom67 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even when I expect that the man is going to open the door for me, I say thank you.
Why, does it seem unlady-like? Or is it not a good practice of being a lady? Will man feel more manly if I say nothing?
Am I supposed to be quiet ?
I am so use to saying thank you, it's almost secondary.
2006-08-19 15:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by denh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always say thank you and i think that chivalry is not dead. yes, men being a gentleman has taken a back seat to life. it's called respect and some don't exactly respect men to much anymore. it was that women's movement thing you know. not that I'm saying women can't do any thing a man can and probably better. we are the goddesses of the world and it is so refreshing to find a gentleman in the world these days. please always be who you are and let no one sway you from your beliefs.
blessed be,
Elizabeth
2006-08-19 15:45:24 · answer #8 · answered by elizabeth j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do!! Not because it is a MAN who holds the door, but because it is a HUMAN. I say, "Thank you" to everyone who does a nicety for me.
I admit, though, that I am old fashioned that way. I still like it when a man holds doors, allows ladies to enter first, etc. It doesn't show sexual dominance, it shows courtesy.
2006-08-19 15:50:00 · answer #9 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I always say thank you to anyone who holds a door open for me. It's nice to know that gentlemens are still around...
2006-08-19 15:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by Crescent 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do and I am teaching my son to hold the door for woman and open them to. The young-men are losing the respect for the women because one their parents aren't teaching it to them and two because we have all these grown men walking around calling women _itches and _hoes. So if they are hearing it from their parents then they believe that they don't have to respect women neither which is totally outrageous.
2006-08-19 15:53:47 · answer #11 · answered by mspsalms23 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋