The Age of Chivalry (1 Viewer)

[Davriel]

G'day, just me with my usual strange questions. Now, I know a lot of people will be shocked, but I am a firm believer in chivalry. In case you don't know what that means, it's the kind of thing where a guy will open a door for his partner etc

Here's my question:

For the guys: Would you act the gentleman? And what kind of things would you do?

For the ladies: Would you like chivalry? Why/Why not?

 

[gracie007]

I'm a sucker for chivalry. I'm pretty sure most girls love it

 

[Emma-Jayde]

I like it, it's sweet.
But it's not something I'd expect, unless I had my arms full or something. That's just really common courtesy though, I'd hold a door for someone else in the same situation.

(Actually this is kinda weird. The same topic was up for discussion on another forum I'm on a little while ago.)

 

[Ennaybur]

I don't believe the man should do it for a woman, I believe that people should do it for everyone. like emma-jayde said, common courtesy

 

[Bookie]

old lame topic.

ambigious and gay.

 

[Skeeta]

I open doors for people all the time. Its not really a big deal.

I open them for him, he opens them for me.

I would feel rather belittled if he wouldnt LET me open a door, though.

 

[Ingoesout]

Uh chivalry is dead. Very very very much so. I mean knighthood?? Ha.

Although I do believe in courtesy, simple common courtesy. I do believe in guys helping carry stuff when i need it (heavy bag, too many books, large awkward carrying of anything), holding a door open, buying me drinks, compliments, if i fall over i expect to be helped up and fussed over, offering seats on buses etc ect.

But that being said none of this is stuff girls shouldn't do for one another too.

Chivalry isn't needed, us femals aren't hopelessly delicate and precious, but being just plain NICE and CONSIDERATE towards anyone and everyone is appreciated.

edit: damn, i should read BEFORE I post. Ha everything i've said has allready been said. Meh.

 

[Davriel]

If you know your medival history chivalry originally made to help the aristocracy contol the commons by having knights who were looked upon in awe, as well as control many moral atrocities happening across the known world. In a sense, these knights and nobles were famous for their courtesy which wasn't too common at the time. However, the movement spread and chivarly became popular, thus it became a new form of common courtesy. So when you say that chivalry is a common courtesy you are right. The reason I say chivalry is mainly because it catches the attention of people.

 

[Pace_T]

i still believe in it, like i would get her to sit down 1st or open a door 4 her etc but i wouldnt go totaly out of my way to be that nice like opening the car door for her, thats a bit ovaboard.. i only did it coz she practically demanded it but in a joking way lol

 

[Nakashima]

I don't care much about chivalry, though I'd like if it comes naturally with his personality, rather than being done deliberately in an attempt to make girls swoon.

 

[P_Dilemma]

I prefer Japanese Code of Bushido.

Chivalry is funny.

-P_D

 

[SamTan*06*]

If you know your medival history chivalry originally made to help the aristocracy contol the commons by having knights who were looked upon in awe, as well as control many moral atrocities happening across the known world. In a sense, these knights and nobles were famous for their courtesy which wasn't too common at the time. However, the movement spread and chivarly became popular, thus it became a new form of common courtesy. So when you say that chivalry is a common courtesy you are right. The reason I say chivalry is mainly because it catches the attention of people.

Well, there you go. You learn something new everyday!

And yes, I'm a firm believer. But its not as large as it use to be

I like to think I'm curtious (how ever you spell it) I open doors for people, give my seat on the bus/train to elderly, let the elderly go infront of my in ques, help my mum when ever possible etc etc etc.



*I seem like a twit now, dont I?

 

[Not-That-Bright]

Chivalry still exists, it's always merely been a way to get into the pants of the opposite sex.

 

[Davriel]

I prefer Japanese Code of Bushido.

Chivalry is funny.

-P_D

That is something I'd definitely agree with.

 

[AsyLum]

Chivalry is for people who want to end up on the 'friends' list.

 

[grue]

Someone's kid son once said, "I like the stories [fairytales] and that but why can't the princess save herself once in a while?" :rofl:

 

[ObjectsInSpace]

I prefer Japanese Code of Bushido.

In that case, please Seppuku responsibly.

 

[Atticus.]

Chivalry is for people who want to end up on the 'friends' list.

so so so so so so so so unfortunatly true

 

[ccc123]

I'm a sucker for chivalry. But some of my friends find it patronising and affronting, so thats rather odd..does anyone feel the same way as them? Do you feel patronised or belittled when a guy opens a door for you? 0_o

 

[dieburndie]

Chivalry is for stupid assholes.
So is courtesy, and doing anything nice for anyone ever.