Chivalry..Dead or Alive?

[GallantWriter]

So, I like to think that I'm chivalrous...but is chivalry dead?

 

[Jackotheshadows]

Sadly, a casualty of modern society.

Some of us are hold-outs, and try to be chivalrous...

 

[StarFlower83]

Seems to be here in the UK

 

[SmileyGirl]

Seems to be here in the UK

Not always true

 

[Marguerite01]

I often think that it is, and then a real gent with sexy manners and charm will come along and prove to me that it's not.

Long may they live.

 

[GallantWriter]

hmm

I always try to follow it, I made it my college essay thesis lol,
Its always best to treat women with respect

 

[TexasWild]

I always try to follow it, I made it my college essay thesis lol,
Its always best to treat women with respect

So what was your grade on the essay or you using this thread as material for the essay that you are about to write?

 

[GallantWriter]

I got an A on the essay, my teacher enjoyed it

 

[Jackotheshadows]

It's a challenge, as the modern man is usually portrayed as bumbling, well-meaning but unknowledgeable about much save sports or drinking, or Xbox game titles.

Chivalry, honor, integrity, grace, and similar attributes are laughed at, frequently...

 

[TexasWild]

I got an A on the essay, my teacher enjoyed it

Congrats on the grade but I am curious, was your prof a male or female?

 

[GallantWriter]

Congrats on the grade but I am curious, was your prof a male or female?

Male about 60

 

[SmileyGirl]

I often think that it is, and then a real gent with sexy manners and charm will come along and prove to me that it's not.

Long may they live.

I second that one

 

[fungatorgurl101]

Chivalry is not completely dead it is out there. I think it just depends on the man because there are some that just do NOT get it and then others that SO DO!!

 

[littlelovedove]

I use to think it exists...........but not so much anymore.

 

[papadoc19]

Alas it is dead...to be sweet, to be a gentleman, to be chivalrous is to be relegated to the dreaded "friend zone"...

 

[MsTexas]

I think it is out there.

However, I think men are afraid to be chivalrous because they think that women don't want that. The whole being equal thing has prevented it.

I on the other hand will allow any man to open my door, pull out my chair, or even order for me ...

I'm not afraid to be a woman and let the man be a man.

*nods*

 

[Sensualdreamer]

I think all guys have the capability to be chivalrous, whether they choose to be is an entirely different story. I would notice & respect a man (for the right reasons) who holds himself accountable to how he treats women, and likewise I would shun and snub a guy who behaves callously towards women.

ETA: I think MsT hit the nail on the head.

 

[cowslinger64]

I think it is out there.

However, I think men are afraid to be chivalrous because they think that women don't want that. The whole being equal thing has prevented it.

I on the other hand will allow any man to open my door, pull out my chair, or even order for me ...

I'm not afraid to be a woman and let the man be a man.

*nods*

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I've had women tell me that they knew how to open their own doors and such nonsense. Ive never been afraid to be chivalrous, and I actually enjoy it.. and I've gotten onto more than one woman about it. If they don't want me opening doors for them, they can open it themselves and let it hit them in the ass on the way out.

I've never ordered for a woman...and don't think I would.

I appreciate a woman and her independence...but some things she'll just have to tolerate from me.

 

[MsTexas]

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I've had women tell me that they knew how to open their own doors and such nonsense. Ive never been afraid to be chivalrous, and I actually enjoy it.. and I've gotten onto more than one woman about it. If they don't want me opening doors for them, they can open it themselves and let it hit them in the ass on the way out.

I've never ordered for a woman...and don't think I would.

I appreciate a woman and her independence...but some things she'll just have to tolerate from me.

Well I can say that not too many men order for me but if they ask what I'm going to have, I'll tell them and if they wanna order. Go for it.

I'm not afraid to open my own door and I've been known to hold them open for men. What pisses me off is when I don't get a thank you ...

I don't think it's a matter of tolerating it, it's a matter of they've not had it done in a long time.

 

[albertaboy]

I don't think it's dead, but it's certainly on life support.

My Dad is fabulous that way, always giving almost over the top compliments to women he encounters, always opens doors etc.

I am similar, but today's world is different, I am a Senior Manager for a large corporation and I spoke to women the way my Dad does I would be in big trouble. My Dad is a perfect gentlemen, but it was a different time when he was in the work world.

Today it's more about having good manners etc, and less about being charming and entertaining.

 

[janeyl]

There was quite a debate about this topic here...

 

[george51]

I think it is alive. And for one I am glad.
It makes me feel good to act like a gentleman.

But then, femininity in women seems to be on the wane also?.
And that is sad.

I do believe they go hand in hand.

 

[BradBigBrain]

It's dead, Jim.

Although there are still a few of us old schoolers who will do kind things for people no matter the gender. Opening and holding doors open for others seems to be the tell tale sign. I still do that. If a lady wants to go all feminazi on me then that's her problem, not mine.

 

[papadoc19]

Like Francisco Franco, it is still dead

 

[GiggLeGasm]

Like Francisco Franco, it is still dead

I beg to differ.. (and I don't often beg)