I opened a shopping center door once for a woman.She turned around and gave me a dirty look,as I had apparently offended her.
So,my question is:Do you like it if a man opens the door for you? Or do you hate it?
2007-05-27 19:24:05 · 21 answers · asked by Ten R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm pretty neutral about it unless my hands are full. I used to get a little annoyed but then I started opening doors for people randomly, male or female. So now I don't assume that others are doing it out of sexism, just kindness.
2007-05-27 19:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kuji 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What is not to like about good manners? You cannot please everyone all the time however, so just do what feels natural, and the next time a lady glares at you for being courteous, let the door go right before she's through it. LOL Some people need a knock in the head to snap out of their own universe, and appreciate that the world doesn't revolve around them. Imagine being offended by something like that!
2007-05-31 16:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by Penny K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very nice to have a door opened for me. If I am the first to a door, I will hold it open.
Perhaps she wasn't used to someone being nice to her and she couldn't remember how to say thank you.
. I think it is rude to let the door shut if someone is right behind me and there have been times when I will hold the door for several people. Usually it is a gentleman that will take the door and offer to let me pass.
2007-05-30 19:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like it when a man opens the door for me as long as it is done in a natural and friendly manner.
2007-05-28 08:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by winnie2 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the woman. Personally, I like it when a man opens a door for me. You seem like quite the gentlemen.
2007-05-28 15:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by CedarledgeWIT07 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I believe it's very polite for a man to open a door for me, it shows he has respect for women.
Some women though think of it as a way of flirting, or that you're trying to "get in their pants". I don't get how they see that though.
2007-05-28 02:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kachie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't mind, so long as it is not condescending. People say we shouldn't want the door opened for us because we want equal rights. I say that has nothing to do with being polite - I hold the door for men, you know.
2007-05-28 02:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by Edhelosa 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Don't be rediculous. Anyone opening a door for me is a kind gesture. I hold doors open for people behind me.
Plainly good manners.
2007-05-28 12:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That woman you are describing is most likely a feminist and those type of women usually have a high tech career and are usually single or if they are not, they are usually head of household and like to be the boss all the time. They don't like any help from a man because they believe anything a man can do, they can do just as good, if not better.
No, I do not agree with this, as I am a feminine, dress wearing woman and I like to be treated like a woman and I am very impressed with the good manners of men who open doors for women. It shows that they had wonderful mothers who brought them up well, or fathers who taught them how to treat a woman, or both. Keep opening doors for women! Most normal women who still act like women, love this kind of treatment.
2007-05-28 03:01:40 · answer #9 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
it is very polite, kind and you are just being a gentleman. that doesnt make you a bad person at all.
HEY! the reason why she probably gave you that look is because she thought you had the hots for her. WHAT A CONCEITED LADY! hahahah
2007-05-31 15:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by Paz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋