THE PILGRIM
Member
I used too.
When I had one to do it for!
When I had one to do it for!
does anyone open car doors for the ladys?
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I have been married close to 50 years, she wants to go in the car she opens her own doors!
FWIW most time other than when I have the Vette out she drives!
FWIW most time other than when I have the Vette out she drives!
I always open the door for ladies whether it be a car or building. Bitxxxx open their own.
I was raised old fashioned, strict parents, belt whoopins, manners and being polite. I always hold the door for anybody nearby in general. Ive tried teaching my kids the same but there are a lot of rude people these days. Grown folks older than me that wouldnt even respond when my 8 or 10yr old sons say excuse me or hold the door open. Im sure by the time there grown, it will be against the law or it will be offensive. Safe spaces for all.
misswired
Absent Comrade
I'll hold the door for anyone.... I'd feel indifferent if the door was allowed to slam in someone's face.
Now the truck door? If she ain't redneck enough to climb her own butt in the truck....she needs left behind!
Now the truck door? If she ain't redneck enough to climb her own butt in the truck....she needs left behind!
smithman 10
US Veteran
Open the car door?
Always.
It's a habit learned a long time ago. It's what a gentleman does.
IF the concept of a gentleman still is allowed to exist these days. Probably isn't PC.
Always.
It's a habit learned a long time ago. It's what a gentleman does.
IF the concept of a gentleman still is allowed to exist these days. Probably isn't PC.
OLDSTER
Member
No I don't
Miles42
Member
I do all the time. I'm 75 and wife uses a walker. Beenn doing it a long time we have been married for 55 years
500SNW
Member
Last time I tried that I got a disgusted look along with the comment "Chivalry's dead...honey." Shame on me for being gentlemanly towards women...like my Mom raised me to be. Seems the person I tried to hold the door for was one of those militant types...20 years before it became a fad movement like it is today.
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A explination!
I have been married close to 50 years, she wants to go in the car she opens her own doors!
FWIW most time other than when I have the Vette out she drives!
Bolded above is what I said in my previous post! Kinda true she and I take care of our own doors but if together will always hold the door (house or car) for the other.
As far as holding doors going in and out of a building I will always hold doors for people that are close by. At the minimum let them touch the door and then I move on or at the maximum step back and hold the door and let them pass. I'm basically old school on things like that. FWIW most all up here in rural NY are good on door manners. Thats for the year around people. I have had as many doors held for me as I have held for others.
When the flatlanders come up to their camps you never know what to expect. Some are good with doors, many others will just let go of the door the second they no longer need it. A few will walk right in make no attempt to put hands on door or even say thank you if you hold the door and let them walk through.
I have been know to say your welcome to people like that. I guess they still think there in downstate or from another state and do not have common courtesy much in their lives.
I have been married close to 50 years, she wants to go in the car she opens her own doors!
FWIW most time other than when I have the Vette out she drives!
Bolded above is what I said in my previous post! Kinda true she and I take care of our own doors but if together will always hold the door (house or car) for the other.
As far as holding doors going in and out of a building I will always hold doors for people that are close by. At the minimum let them touch the door and then I move on or at the maximum step back and hold the door and let them pass. I'm basically old school on things like that. FWIW most all up here in rural NY are good on door manners. Thats for the year around people. I have had as many doors held for me as I have held for others.
When the flatlanders come up to their camps you never know what to expect. Some are good with doors, many others will just let go of the door the second they no longer need it. A few will walk right in make no attempt to put hands on door or even say thank you if you hold the door and let them walk through.
I have been know to say your welcome to people like that. I guess they still think there in downstate or from another state and do not have common courtesy much in their lives.
LVSteve
Member
Yes, I pretty much always have. Now I have a traditionally raised Hispanic wife, it's a must unless I want to sleep on the sofa. That's OK as it means I have a the perfect excuse to watch a pretty lady with great legs get in a car in skirt and heels. I win!
gamboolman
Guest
I will almost always open the door for my wife and other ladies or folks.
Just the way we / I was raised.
Just the way we / I was raised.
Been married to the same lady for 36 years. Since the first date she has had car, house, store etc. doors opened for her. She will wait for me to open her door for her.
Been doing the same for my daughters and they have taught their men that this is expected.
Ma'am and sir are used when addressing strangers by myself and daughters.
Thankfully, here in Idaho, manners and respect are still acceptable behavior. Not too sure how much longer that will be the case with all the folks moving here. The place is changing very rapidly.
Been doing the same for my daughters and they have taught their men that this is expected.
Ma'am and sir are used when addressing strangers by myself and daughters.
Thankfully, here in Idaho, manners and respect are still acceptable behavior. Not too sure how much longer that will be the case with all the folks moving here. The place is changing very rapidly.
Vulcan Bob
Member
Why, yes, yes I do.
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