2006-12-13 23:51:58 · 63 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I would say just being nice. I open the door for men and women. I get strange looks from the men, but they say thanks and seem to like it.
2006-12-13 23:53:09 · answer #1 · answered by E B 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would think of it as a polite gesture but then again I am a true southern woman and I guess you could say I expect it. More men should open the doors. I think women get so wrapped up in their careers and own lives they don't give too many men the opportunity to be gallant.
2006-12-13 23:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tina S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A polite gesture, any woman who thought you were a sexist pig is way too into herself.
2006-12-14 01:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Polite gesture.
2006-12-14 00:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by teary chocolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally when a man opens a door for me I think of it as a polite gesture, not an act of chauvinism.
2006-12-14 00:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn`t think of it as sexist as it would be a welcoming gesture.I can`t remember any occassion when a male has bothered,so it would be especially nice;and I don`t see it either as being like the woman think`s She`s a queen.Did She ask Him to open the door ?! It is also like the man`s in control,so can be a turn on.
2006-12-14 00:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by JULIA E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a polite gesture. I cant see how anyone can see it as being sexist unless they like being treated like dirt. If u do that all the time then u will have respect from many women and the ones that hate it will never be happy anyway. Keep it up x
2006-12-13 23:57:47 · answer #7 · answered by stacey f 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wow, I think that would be one serious feminist that would call you a sexist pig for holding a door open!
If you opened a door for me, I can promise that I wouldn't be thinking.., 'Does he think he can open it better than I can?' or 'Does he think I wouldn't be able to do it for myself?'
Seriously, when those kind of gestures are done for me, I see it as having manners and nothing to do with sexes. I would hold a door for a man.
I hate those ignorant ****** that don't acknowledge you when you do these little nice things for strangerd!!!!
2006-12-13 23:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by Ess-Jay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think you were polite and you were brought up with manners, and I would say 'thank you' ,but it wouldn't matter if you were male or female. I have held doors open for men and they usually look a little hesitant and not sure what to do, so do they think I'm some kind of feminist, or just being polite? I am just being polite.
2006-12-13 23:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by floss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it would be a polite guesture.
Like if you opened a door for an old lady you woudln't be ageist, you would be polite.
Or if you opened a door for someone in a wheelchair you wouldn't be discriminating, you would be polite.
Or if you opened a door for another bloke you wouldn't be gay you would be polite.
Manners dont cost a penny and can really make a difference to someones day.
2006-12-14 00:17:11 · answer #10 · answered by lj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would believe that it was a polite gesture as only a few years ago it was a common thing for people to hold doors open for people & for men to open doors for women. I think that it is lovely that some men still do this as it is very gentlemanly
2006-12-13 23:56:28 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋