tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post111163854496191528..comments2023-11-02T07:10:08.665-05:00Comments on 51313 Harbor Street: The dangers of chivalryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111733046311713822005-03-25T00:44:00.000-06:002005-03-25T00:44:00.000-06:00I thought of this blog today. I was in my Jeep at...I thought of this blog today. I was in my Jeep at Wal-Mart and I was counting my money in my purse -- to make sure I had enough to give them -- and I guess I was taking my time. My teenage son walked around and opened my door and said, "Are you coming, or what?"CrystalDiggoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01890479627522316527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111723186330815722005-03-24T21:59:00.000-06:002005-03-24T21:59:00.000-06:00What a coincidence! It wasn't that long ago that I...What a coincidence! It wasn't that long ago that I addressed this issue myself - from the other side. Woohoo! I'm really NOT the only one that’s confused. ;) Euh, sorry to quote myself, but it fits:<BR/><BR/>"One can actually sense the gears turning in these poor men’s heads. 'If she likes the old-fashioned, gentleman ideal, I should probably open the door for her. On the other hand, if she’s one of <B>those</B>, she might just slap my face off.' Decisions, decisions.<BR/><BR/>Well, how should he know that while I’m perfectly capable of opening doors myself, I’d just as soon not? Not only are some of them pretty heavy, but I happen to think it’s a very nice gesture when a man does it for me. The older I get, though, the more I find myself thinking, 'Oh, to hell with it. Whoever gets there first.'"<BR/><BR/>Maybe if you put a little distance between you and the door, just to be on the safe side. ;) Or better yet, open a <I>car door</I> on entry only. (It feels a little awkward for us to sit and wait for you guys to go all the way around to the other side.) Or...<BR/><BR/>Meh, if she's smart, she'll appreciate any consideration given her. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111694676740191202005-03-24T14:04:00.000-06:002005-03-24T14:04:00.000-06:00I'm glad you've kept your humor about it. A consid...I'm glad you've kept your humor about it. A considerate man is hard to find these days, so it's no wonder some women get thrown off track when one comes along! I like a door-opener myself, as long as it's a genuine, easy-going kind of thing. It drives me nuts for a man to make a big deal of it. But this sort of kindness is especially appreciated when I try to board particularly large vehicles like vans, trucks and SUVs, which seem to have replaced white horses for today's shining knights. Some days I think I need to bring my own stepladder just to get in the car to start with!Trixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405956286050242058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111677969122227842005-03-24T09:26:00.000-06:002005-03-24T09:26:00.000-06:00LOL!!! My hubby has to read this!!! I love the har...LOL!!! My hubby has to read this!!! I love the hard day knighting!!! I didn't even know you were a Beatles fan!!! :) :0 :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111676796459042462005-03-24T09:06:00.000-06:002005-03-24T09:06:00.000-06:00LOL! So very funny!My husband opened doors for me,...LOL! So very funny!<BR/><BR/>My husband opened doors for me, but I had to "train" him. Men need a little training usually. :)Gloria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290944280808811314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111675325229281412005-03-24T08:42:00.000-06:002005-03-24T08:42:00.000-06:00Cjivalry evolves. Dr. ER, for example, doesn't exp...Cjivalry evolves. Dr. ER, for example, doesn't expect me to open doors for her, although I automatically do when it seems appropriate. That's the deal, I think. Don't belabor ir. If a little act of kindness flows naturally, that's one thing. But I can see how it would annoying to have someone rush or hurry to get into position to execute some routine or behavior from the past, even from the generation before us. On the other hand, Dr. DR DOES appreciate it when we're going to a store or somewhere and I'm driving if I pull up to the door and let her out, then as we leave, if I go get the truck and come pick her up at the door, especially of the weather or rainy or windy or coldy. So, I do, until I forget, then she "reminds" me. :-)Erudite Redneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830721195868387265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111672744603320902005-03-24T07:59:00.000-06:002005-03-24T07:59:00.000-06:00I agree with Michelle. If she can't appreciate so...I agree with Michelle. If she can't appreciate someone doing something nice for her, she's way too uptight and probably no fun to be around anyway!<BR/><BR/>My father-in-law opens and closes car doors for my mother-in-law. I thought it was the strangest thing when I first met them cuz I'd never seen anyone do that on a consistent basis before!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458684673836338986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111645110307490732005-03-24T00:18:00.000-06:002005-03-24T00:18:00.000-06:00Hmm. I, for one, appreciate it. Although, I don't ...Hmm. I, for one, appreciate it. Although, I don't expect it. <BR/><BR/>But, then again, my list of expectations has been revised over and over again. If they are clean, have nice teeth and somewhat of a respectable past, I am good. :P<BR/><BR/>Seriously...I think she has some issues. The right girl would have given you a sweet smile and gracious Thank You.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232625926584399452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301613.post-1111639657095502182005-03-23T22:47:00.000-06:002005-03-23T22:47:00.000-06:00Easy answer to me, "Whatever gave you the idea I'd...Easy answer to me, "Whatever gave you the idea I'd even consider kissing you good-night?"<BR/><BR/>This sounded like a perfect evening for separate checks. If all she wanted was a free meal, you didn't miss much.<BR/><BR/>And opening doors is a thoughtful gesture, but we women are caught by surprise by anyone who does it for us. Many times, we'd never make it out of a vehicle or into a building if we waited for our accompanying gentlemen to do that.<BR/><BR/>Keep looking, TECH. Someone's out there.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com