Who knew I would have a revolutionary day today? And just when I least expected it! I have had the revelation that chivalry is NOT dead! You may not believe me, because men don't wear suits of armor and joust for their lady fair's affection, but it is still here, just changed.
See, today as I was walking out of the building my Econ class is in, I was talking on my cell phone and didn't have a way to open the door. Then, some random guy walking in front of me decided to look behind him, and seeing my predicament, held the door open for me.
Now that may not seem a enlightening to you as it way to me, but ask yourself, when was the last time someone went out of their way to hold a door open for you? Not as often as it should, in my opinion.
So even though women no longer have suitors to receive gifts from or to wear their colors, chivalry does still exist. Thank you to those who keep it alive, and maybe this will rub onto those who don't. If I ever see that guy again, I will thank him again for renewing my faith of there being some who have old-fashioned manners.
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Aww, that was sweet of him. But yes I will agree that however rare it has become, chivalry is not dead. My best friend himself is a member of SCA. (( www.sca.org)) And he is quite a gentleman when he wants to be. lol (of course) But he and I once had a conversation about chivalry. So it's not dead, but really should be tought to the younger and older people who are lacking it.
That's funny that you posted this, because one of my guy friends held the door open for me at school today. I thought it was weird at first, because I hadn't really seen anyone actually hold the door open for someone else in a long time.
I agree that chivalry is not dead, but I think nowadays we should all be holding the doors for each other.
It's heartwarming to know there are actually individuals out there who care about the well-being of others, even as much as to hold a door for you.
I'm a guy and I was taught to treat people with respect and have good manners, I don't look at it as old fashioned, I just think kids aren't being brought up the way they should anymore.
Thank goodness!
I think that parenting methods are different and in some ways it is a shame, but I guess I don't have much room to talk since I don't have any kids of my own.
But I do agree that everyone should be treated with respect and ettiquette should be observed.
I will agree to that, children aren't being brought up as they should be. But that is almost as much as socity's fault as it is the parents.