By JohnBlack - 12/06/2012 03:56 - United States

Today, I was told off for not holding the door open for a woman behind me at work. Yesterday I was informed that chivalry is offensive to women, as it implies that they are not equal to men. I can't win. FML
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Roevera 14

Isn't it just normal to hold the door open for anyone? I'm a female and I hold a door for male, female, older or younger because where I'm from its not an act of chivalry but courtesy.

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KK3137 31

Don't open it for her if you are just standing by the door, but if she is following behind you then just keep it open.. I for one love it when men (or anyone) open(s) the door for me, but I suppose some think differently..

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BradenLock 4

Duh. Congratulations OP, you understand how hypocritical feminism can be.

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mariah_1_11 22

When in doubt, open the door. Most women like chivalry and only a few of them find it offensive.

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FleshForFantasy 3

Who told you that? That person misinformed you and besides, it's just good manners. I'm a woman and I even hold doors for people behind me.

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SLC_grumpypants 5

I get the same crap from my GF when I don't open the car door for her. I just ask her "Is your arm broke?" that's usually where the fight starts. You want equality open your own damn door. want me to dress you too?

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SLC_grumpypants 5

I hold the door for the elderly. The rest are on their own.

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Quiet_one 22

The ones who are offended by you holding open a door won't be happy with you no matter what you do, so don't worry about what they think. I'm a woman, and I think it's rude to let a door close in anyone's face, regardless of gender. It's not a matter of "chivalry" or "equality" or any of that nonsense- it's just good manners. Apparently the woman you spoke to yesterday never learned any.

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Cassandrax731 5

Who turns down chivalry? I think it's a nice gesture, not some anti-feminist move. Besides you should hold the door open for anybody... common courtesy, ever hear of it?

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Orual42 5

I think it depends on where you are...in the Southern USA, chivalry is alive and well (and expected), but in the North you risk offending a woman if you hold the door for her. Know your social mores. As for myself, I'm a liberated Southern woman, and generally try to subvert expectations by holding the door for everybody.

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xkonstantine125x 7

this whole thing about feminists killing chivalry is ridiculous. what about having common courtesy of juat holding the door in general? I've had situations where guys were holding the door open and once they aaw i was dressed in guy clothes they let the door go. or my favorite is when guys are polite just to check out a girls ass or expect that them holding the door open means they get something out of it. i've held doors open for couples and seems like sometimes the guys feel their masculinity threatened. it works both ways.

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chellyX92 8

That's a shame. People get offended over nice gestures. It's like when u wish some one merry Christmas then they get offended so you say happy holidays then some one else is offended. People need something to complain about. Just keep doing it because it's nice and you are (hoping) a nice person.

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