Recently I've been working toward becoming more respectful towards women, just because. Until now, the few things I DO know (i.e. opening doors for them, giving them my seat if there is none available) have been received well by the girls I know, and by the random ones I don't actually know but am chivalrous towards anyway.
So I'd like to add some more things to my list, because those two above are all I know. Besides common courtesy that you do for anyone, I was wondering if there is a list somewhere (or if someone could give me one) of gallant things to do.
2007-08-06 20:26:29 · 4 answers · asked by steadfast_american 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Chivalrous is more than politeness.
The gentleman who is considered chivalrous (UK) is the gentleman that shows his appreciation of the lady in his life and those around him.
A picked flower presented to a lady in honour of her beauty and grace is chivalrous.
Standing up when a lady leaves or enters a room.
Holding doors and umbrellas - and offering her the shade of yours if you have one - very nice.
"May I help you" ALWAYS "may" NEVER "can?" in places where a lady may benefit from your assistance.
Always walk nearest the road when you are walking beside a lady - to shield her from any splashes from passing cars.
ALWAYS compliment a lady on her exquisite taste in dress, food and perfume.
NEVER ever tell a lady that she "smells" nice! NO LADY SMELLS!
It is absolutely delightful to hear that you have the intentions that you have - it is a long lost art form and one that would benefit the whole of society if it were to be taken up again.
Congratulations on your ambitions!
You get a star from me!
2007-08-06 22:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carrying heavy packages, Especially for Senior women, Sharing an umbrella like at a bus stop for example. If a women or a man to was stranded on the road you could look at their car or call for roadside assistance.
2007-08-07 03:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them they smell nice, not sexy ,not tasty, nice.
A simple" Is your hair different?" is effective.
Or, if you're on a date, order desert and let her have it.
If you are in a club, most woman would love being told;
"Those shoes are hot!" Woman love shoes!
Non-sexual compliments are always good.
2007-08-07 04:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just using common sense politeness is the very best thing to do. You can't go wrong with it.
2007-08-07 03:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋