Door Opening Men - a question for you
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I open doors for others. If I get to the door first; I open it and step to the side, so that the other person may pass through first. It's called common courtesy. I was raised that way. I call women "Ma'am" and men "Sir". I treat others in the manner that I wish to be treated.
I have three daughters. I want them to expect and demand the same courtesies that I have given to their mother, to them and to others.
A funny thing happens when you start showing courtesy and deference to others -- it starts coming back to you.
I've noticed that when I open a door for someone, and after they step through, if there is a secondary door, they will usually open it and wait for me to pass through.
I've noticed that when a clerk, salesperson or such routinely asks me how I am, and I reply, "I'm great today. How about yourself?" they relax a little and become more friendly. It's a shame that most of the time when people ask how you are doing; it's just a greeting and they could care less about your reply.0 -
Open/hold doors, pull chairs, offer umbrella, please/thankyou/yourwelcome, salutations with a smile...to Everyone, not just women or even pretty women for that matter. Why? So I can hold my faith in humanity by leading through example.0
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It can't be appearance because she dresses better, she's skinnier and she's prettier (not being modest, this is just facts). So it's not as if I'm getting special treatment because of appearance. So what else could it be?
$10 says you have a nicer...ummm...rear view...than her.0 -
They always hold the door open for me, unless I'm farther than ten or so feet away. Which is understandable, I hate that awkward jog to the door so as not to make them wait. That being said, I believe holding the door open isn't just something a man should do for a woman, I hold the door open for anyone just to be polite.0
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I open doors for others. If I get to the door first; I open it and step to the side, so that the other person may pass through first. It's called common courtesy. I was raised that way. I call women "Ma'am" and men "Sir". I treat others in the manner that I wish to be treated.
I have three daughters. I want them to expect and demand the same courtesies that I have given to their mother, to them and to others.
A funny thing happens when you start showing courtesy and deference to others -- it starts coming back to you.
I've noticed that when I open a door for someone, and after they step through, if there is a secondary door, they will usually open it and wait for me to pass through.
I've noticed that when a clerk, salesperson or such routinely asks me how I am, and I reply, "I'm great today. How about yourself?" they relax a little and become more friendly. It's a shame that most of the time when people ask how you are doing; it's just a greeting and they could care less about your reply.
^^^This.0 -
I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
^^^ This0 -
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I will always hold a door open for a lady, regardless of looks, age, etc. I never enter an elevator before a lady either, always holding it open until they have entered.
Guys are on there own. :laugh:0 -
I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
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well i always ALWAYS open the door for women or for men!!!
When you are raised properly by your parents you will have respect for other people. So if you have the chance no matter male or female OPEN THE DOOR FOR THEM!!!!
couldnt have said it better!0 -
Yeah its just how I was raised. Being respectful to women. I do it regardless of if she appreciates it or not- just can't shake 20 something years of behavior.0
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well i always ALWAYS open the door for women or for men!!!
When you are raised properly by your parents you will have respect for other people. So if you have the chance no matter male or female OPEN THE DOOR FOR THEM!!!!
couldnt have said it better!
Came here to say this!0 -
I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
^^^^ This. I couldn't say it better!0 -
I try to always hold the door for a woman, it is just how I was brought up. No evaluation of her size, looks, age or other consideration.0
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I'm a gentleman
We are all capable of opening doors, men do not need to do it for you.0 -
I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
This. I'm a female door holder. I appreciate it when it's done for me, and I reciprocate.0 -
I'm in the group the opens the door for everyone... it's shows respect for others... not holding the door in my mind is kind of a jerkish move...0
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I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
This too!0 -
That's just being polite. simple as that. Men and women alike should open the door for whoever is on their way in as they're leaving or on the their way out as they're leaving. I always open the door, or hold the door open for people. Just manners. Why would you shut the door in someones face? that's just rude and inconsiderate.0
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I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
^^This^^ I also do this, always have and always will.0 -
If there is someone approaching a door then I will open it, man,woman or child, let them enter before following them...and the same applies if I am opening a door and someone is behind me, I will hold it open for them to pass, then pass once they are through.
I'm not particularly concerned if this isn't reciprocated to me, I am the way I am.
I will give all my worldly goods to ANY immigration officer in the United States at ANY airport who can honestly say they have done this for another human being.0 -
I do this on a regular basis and it makes no difference if it's a lady or a man. If I'm coming out of a building or approaching a door I allways hold the door, or open it and wait if someone else is going that way.
It's called manners and the result of good parenting.
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It's a small kindness done without any real expectation of reward beyond being considered a caring adult - which is a pretty good definition of "good manners," come to think of it.0 -
I do the opposite. I hold the door shut tight, and if she can open it, she can have me.
I dont care who you are, that right there is funny!
I am a door holder. Way I was raised.0 -
To the men who open the doors when a lady is behind or in front of you.
Why?
What prompts you to open a door for a woman?
My reasoning for asking is simple. I have never been in a situation where there was a man immediately before or behind me where I've actually had to touch the door myself. They always, always, always open the door for me. I'm so used to it I've never noticed it.
However, a coworker of mine has been complaining that she has never met a man in this town who will open the door for her!
So what's the difference? Why are guys ignoring her and tripping over themselves to open doors for me?
It can't be appearance because she dresses better, she's skinnier and she's prettier (not being modest, this is just facts). So it's not as if I'm getting special treatment because of appearance. So what else could it be?
What is this elusive thing that will make you open the door for one woman and ignore the next? Please discuss and enlighten me.
Thank you.
It's mind set. SHe's negative, and fixated on no one opening the door... so she will draw to her that experience. You on the other hand expect it, so you draw it to you as well. Tadah. 0 -
I'm a girl but I always hold the door open for others. It's just common courtesy.
I also always make sure to say thank you to anyone who opens/holds open the door for me. Again, it's common courtesy.0 -
I open doors for others. If I get to the door first; I open it and step to the side, so that the other person may pass through first. It's called common courtesy. I was raised that way. I call women "Ma'am" and men "Sir". I treat others in the manner that I wish to be treated.
I have three daughters. I want them to expect and demand the same courtesies that I have given to their mother, to them and to others.
A funny thing happens when you start showing courtesy and deference to others -- it starts coming back to you.
I've noticed that when I open a door for someone, and after they step through, if there is a secondary door, they will usually open it and wait for me to pass through.
I've noticed that when a clerk, salesperson or such routinely asks me how I am, and I reply, "I'm great today. How about yourself?" they relax a little and become more friendly. It's a shame that most of the time when people ask how you are doing; it's just a greeting and they could care less about your reply.
Well said, RD.0 -
Couldn't say it better my self. I agree it comes down to good parenting when I was younger if I did not hold door for someone or even say please and thank you I would get a smack at the back of my head, but those were the days you could get a away with that.0
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To the men who open the doors when a lady is behind or in front of you.
Why?
What prompts you to open a door for a woman?
It's polite.
So what's the difference? Why are guys ignoring her and tripping over themselves to open doors for me?
It can't be appearance because she dresses better, she's skinnier and she's prettier (not being modest, this is just facts). So it's not as if I'm getting special treatment because of appearance. So what else could it be?
What is this elusive thing that will make you open the door for one woman and ignore the next? Please discuss and enlighten me. Thank you.
Maybe she has B!tch face"
C&P From urban dictionary about B!tch Face:
Any person whose face makes them seem like they're a B!tch.
Person A: @*$!3Y looks like such a B!tch.
Person B: No, shes not. Her face just looks like that, she has a B!tch face. Shes actually really nice.0 -
I'm a girl and I do this to EVERYONE. My reasoning? It's nicer than letting the door hit them in the face
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