Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Amen! Other lost courtesies include opening doors for ladies, helping a lady into and out of the car, helping a lady into and out of her coat, pulling the chair to seat a lady at the table, rising when a lady enters or leaves, etc. And there are even special rules of etiquette for those of us who have wives with very long hair.

I daresay that almost no one knows these courtesies any more, and will give you strange looks if you exercise them. But on the rare occasion that a woman recognizes the courtesy and expresses her appreciation, it's worth it.
Unfortunately, some extreme feminists decried this behavior as just another way to oppress women and men became a little "gun shy".

Personally, I will hold a door for ANYONE, but especially those who might need a little help (elderly, disabled, etc.). For me, it's just being polite, but it's also amazing how many people don't even consider it.