ktbeth Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I just got a new job at a park. I will be working in the boat house there, selling fishing supplies, renting out boats, helping people with getiing on and off boats, etc. While I was there getting some training, a guy that works there said that since I was a girl, I could always ask a guy to help me with getting boats ready for the people to get on them. My supervisor heard him and he said, "Now that's a sexist statement." I personally don't think that it was; in fact, I thought it was nice of the guy to say that. I wonder if men are constantly worried about holding doors for women, offering to help to help women, etc., etc., because of the society we live in, and the way that a lot of people think in America, especially women! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='ktbeth' date='Mar 13 2006, 01:31 PM']I just got a new job at a park. I will be working in the boat house there, selling fishing supplies, renting out boats, helping people with getiing on and off boats, etc. While I was there getting some training, a guy that works there said that since I was a girl, I could always ask a guy to help me with getting boats ready for the people to get on them. My supervisor heard him and he said, "Now that's a sexist statement." I personally don't think that it was; in fact, I thought it was nice of the guy to say that. I wonder if men are constantly worried about holding doors for women, offering to help to help women, etc., etc., because of the society we live in, and the way that a lot of people think in America, especially women! I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. [right][snapback]910503[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I never worry about upsetting feminists by chivalrous gestures. Most women thank me, when I open doors for them, etc. Anyone who gets upset by such things has serious problems. But then, where I live isn't really a hotbed of liberal extremism. I think the reason there is less chivalry is simply that fewer boys are brought up to be chivalrous - and I'd feminism is a factor in this, as well as the general decline in civility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I really don't think its necessary for a male to rush ahead of me and open a door if I am there first. The shock usually causes me to trip over them. I am capable unless I am in high heels, then I need all the help I can get. I do appreciate it when I am carrying large objects - tires, drywall, appliances etc. THEN I get a little ticked if I have to do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChild Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I appreciate when a man is gentlemanly enough to open a door for me or allow me to even walk through a cross walk in a parking lot instead of barreling through. chilvalry is definitely the exception anymore. God bless the gentlemen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthien Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Being in a relationship with someone who practically begs me to let him open the door is very amusing. I adore his chivalry, I encourage it. Feminists nowadays don't know what they're missing. Just chill out, and enjoy masculinity in its pure form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindomiel Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I love chivalry in guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymaine catholic Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 i know that as a guy, i enjoy being chivalrous. it makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktbeth Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='Tindomiel' date='Mar 14 2006, 01:20 PM']I love chivalry in guys. [right][snapback]911443[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Me too! That's why I was kind of mad when my supervisor said that, because I think that it made the guy feel kind of dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='Luthien' date='Mar 14 2006, 11:06 AM']Feminists nowadays don't know what they're missing. Just chill out, and enjoy masculinity in its pure form. [right][snapback]911251[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Amen sistah!! Those are real men right there *melts* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankencow Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Guys should always hold doors for girls, help them with heavy objects and change their tires. Those are my rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankencow Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Oh, and a man should ALWAYS ask for ID period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God the Father Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 lol @ equality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photosynthesis Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 what's an ID period? Is that like a DTR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I was at City Hall last week, and a lady held the door open for me. 'Bout time, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthien Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 [quote name='God the Father' date='Mar 14 2006, 03:43 PM']lol @ equality [right][snapback]911725[/snapback][/right] [/quote] No, men and women are equal, but different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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