You know, I'm surprised this hasn't been a topic of discussion, since I constantly hear people whining that chivalry doesn't exist any more, to the point that my ears bleed bricks and mortar. I overheard these two women talking on the subway, and I'm oddly curious as to why people think 'chivalry' is 'dead' and are sad about it? And yet why is it that when someone is being courteous (basic politeness), people consider it to be an act of chauvinism? Here are two point of views I've copied from another source: yet in reality And some women think: So ladies, what the fuck lol? And before people mistaken this thread to be a topic of me being butthurt, I assure you that is not the case. I'm just fascinated as to why people are so hypocritical lol. Thoughts?
men are simple. women are not very logical, especially to men. there's no definition, at least to me, for how women will act on different situations. it all depends on the woman in that particular situation. her way of thinking, her mood, the stance of the moon and whether her monthly friend is with her or not.
Depends on the girl really, im sure most of my friends love and prefer gentlemen. U know, the guy who'll pick them up when its dark, carry their heavy bags n opens doors for them... Majority of them are asn and we are sorta used to that kinda thing... When we date guys, thats what we pay attention to...Id definitely prefer a chivalrous guy who is attentive but me n my girls r kinda old school i guess!
Huh, well I hold the door for the person behind me regardless of their gender. I will also offer a hand if I am able to anyone who is struggling with carrying something (if they are carrying a pile of books, for example, I'll offer to take some from the top). I don't see that as being chivalrous or as a masculine trait at all. I see that as being a good citizen, considerate, and courteous.
Yeah, I would say it depends on the person. Some people carry very different views of the world, and I'm sure those ladies were extreme feminists if they thought holding a door out is sexist. I consider myself to be a feminist, but if a guy was being a gentleman (traditional and what have you) I would just take it as a nice polite guesture. I sometimes do the same for men and women in shopping malls with the tall doors. Maybe I just live in my own world where everyone is nice for a good reasons only. The only problem I'd have is if a man assumed I couldn't do something because I'm a woman and voiced it like it's nothing. That would be a little annoying.
