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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Il_Maestro 6

Do something nice for someone regardless of their sex or response. Make this world a little bit better.

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pinkdisco 3

55 - I like that, that's good haha. I'd never complain about someone holding a door open for me, that's a ridiculous thing to moan about! I only complain if I hold the door open for someone and they don't say thank you.

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Jaxx66 21

78- Even when they don't say thank you I still say "you're welcome", it seems to at least work sometimes to get one out of them. Most times they give me a mean look and I just shrug. Hopefully they say it to the next person.

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OneLittleAdditio 9

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RomanCatMama 16

Feminism is trying to make both sexes equal by sloving the problems of one of them :L until there's a 'masculism' movement, nothing's gonna change

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emba_fml 13

172 - there are masculists. they're just not as well known or accepted because it's just a movement against feminism, not a movement for equal rights for men. it's very misogynistic.

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igive 29

hmmm, solution: get rid of the door.

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blcksocks 19

Well holding the door doesn't always have to do with chivalry. It's considered rude even if you don't hold the door for a man. I always hold the door for everyone irrespective of the gender.

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anthonyzerante 1

Just stick with chivalry, and keep it alive. If someone doesn't like it then that's their issue. Continue to be a classy, and respectful dude.

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DjeePee 24

I hold doors open for men. I think it will be more offensive if the door slams in their face.

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otakuchica 4

Personally I think it's polite to hold the door open for everyone. It's just nice I guess, I mean, what's more rude than having someone open the door then let it slam on your face?

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Lizza330 28

It is not offensive. It's a nice thing to do for anyone. It has nothing to do with being equal.

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Enslaved 36

I don't know of any woman that would get offended if someone held the door open for them.

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Sigil 11

I know several that are offended. I had a gf, who was offended the first few times I opened the door. Society can't have it both ways. If a woman wants to be right on the front lines or be president of a country, she should open the door for herself. The origins of chivalry are rooted in the idea the traditional views of women being emotionally and physcily inferior to men.You can debate it all you want, but it's the truth.

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zingline89 18

Solution: hold the door open for them until they're just about to reach the doorway, then let go. If they say you're rude, apologize and say you thought they were already through. If they say you shouldn't be so chivalrous, say that's why you didn't hold it for them. Or, don't worry about what the over-sensitive woman with a stick up her butt said and just continue being a gentleman.

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