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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axelito_fml 7

Well, holding the door for someone behind you is not chivalry it is common curtesy...

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charliewhippet 9

As long as you're being well mannered, you can safely ignore people who tell you to stop it.

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Raesin 21

Well y'know what they say: 'Chivalry is dead and women were the ones who killed it.' Personally, speaking from a female standpoint, I like it when a man is a gentleman. None of this feministic BS, I already know I'm equal I don't have to shove it in everyones' face all the time or try incredibly hard to 'prove' it to people who don't care and probably didn't think otherwise anyway. If a guy doesn't think I'm equal then he's a waste of time and I never have to speak to him again. Continue to be a polite, well-meaning gentleman OP!

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hhhwat 0

..... You believe what other people tell you? If a women wants to get around you herself she'll either find another door or let you go before her... Jesus OP.. . . I don't want to say anymore

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hhhwat 0

Sorry for a follow up. But I agree with a sooner poster. It is kind to open doors for anyone behind you no matter the gender. Yet I go through my own doors in an already determined state of mind 'none would do it for me......' I prove myself right to often. But never give up, wheel chairs gotta get through somehow.

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schubur 3

**** feminist bitches.

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DracoSpirita 21

Well, this semi-feminist bitch doesn't want to **** you. Mostly because she's a lesbian.

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Linaelle 14

And boys who can't get a girl blame lesbians.

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MuseFan1991 14

these so-called 'feminists' make me feel bad for being female. my psychology teacher once told me about how he held open the door for a woman and she refused to walk through unless he let her open the door herself. this argument ended in the woman finding an alternative route so she could open her own door. whilst i can acknowledge sexism, and speak up when i think someone makes a sexist comment, i personally like having my bf open doors for me, bring me flowers and rub my feet when iv been at work all day. call me a hypocrite, but i know that men and woman are different and there are some things men can do that woman cant.

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perdix 29

Your best bet will be to open doors for women, only a few extreme feminists will be offended. To hedge your bet, mutter under your breath, "Pay equality, Reproductive Rights, Hilary '16, sister." Then, everyone will be happy!

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me1983 0

Next time hold it and if you get any shit from a women just say 'oh, sorry, I thought you were a dude'.

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afropuffjake 9

Don't stop being a gentleman bro they claim we're useless but eventually they'll realize the word "man" comes at the end for a reason. And men have more uses than they care to admit. Just be glad you don't have to throw your jacket on the floor for a lady just so her shoes won't get dirty THAT is old school 0-0

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Crazberry 5

Why on earth should he take "manly advice" from someone who says "bro"? Man comes at the end because that's the way our language was developed, and, let's face it, women WEREN'T treated equally for the first few centuries of our existence. Also, guys are only useless if they think they can get away with it.

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