donkey Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Why not just try and be considerate and civil when dealing with everyone. Male or female? Old fashioned OTT manners get on my nerves. I know an old guy who is quite a misogynist, but he does all that opening doors and pulling out chairs for the 'ladies' crap. It all seems a bit patronising and turns everything into such a rigmarole. He caused quite a bad accident on an escalator one time because of the confusion he caused by suddenly stopping to let a women go first, instead of just walking on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 They dont exist There are benefits though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoran Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 There are benefits though Yeah but only if you cant be arsed to work :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 A bit of courtesy does no harm between both sexes. Women can sometimes feel intimidated by such generosity though, especially when they're made to feel like they have to give something in return by dropping their knickers and sticking their butt in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Why not just try and be considerate and civil when dealing with everyone. Male or female? Precisely, I appreciate common courtesy from anyone (such as holding open doors). I've never had or would expect my chair pulled out for me though; that seems rather antiquated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Jnr Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Precisely, I appreciate common courtesy from anyone (such as holding open doors). I've never had or would expect my chair pulled out for me though; that seems rather antiquated. I agree, its more fun to move it again just as your bum is gonna make contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffragette1 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Precisely, I appreciate common courtesy from anyone (such as holding open doors). I've never had or would expect my chair pulled out for me though; that seems rather antiquated. Seconded. Why would I expect a man to give up his seat to me, unless I were heavily pregnant or had a disability, in which case I would also expect the courtesy from a non-pregnant, able bodied woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I suppose it depends if they're suffering from PMT at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I'll often give up my seat for the elderly/pregnant and hold doors open for all, people often hold doors open for me, it's just a general kind thing to do, and it's nice to see it being done. Sometimes I'll just give up my seat when plenty are free and stand for the added leg room, but then you find yourself banging your head on the luggage rack (train) or roof (bus). Blessed are the disabled seats for they provide leg room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I often hold doors open for people. It's nice when other people do the same. I appreciate consideration and manners from men and women; some people have none, I've held doors open for people before and had them walk straight past without a thank you, this usually tends to be other women for some reason. I wouldn't really want a man to pull out my chair for me, or come round and open my car door; it wouldn't offend me, I just find it unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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