Is chivalry really dead? :(

icame2win60
icame2win60 Posts: 75
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what you do think?
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  • Mrsallypants
    Mrsallypants Posts: 887 Member
    One can only hope.
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    Can't have chivalry and equality at the same time, so yes it's dead or at the least almost dead.
  • gonnabefitshyla
    gonnabefitshyla Posts: 6 Member
    I don't believe its dead, my hubby still opens the door for me and always unlocks my door for the car first.. :}
  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    Oh good heavens, no.
    But it might be close.
    You wouldn't believe how shocked some women are when I insist on paying for their meal (even if it's not a date), open the door for them, allow them to go first, do the heavy lifting, etc.
    I think it's dying in Europe a lot quicker than it is here in the USA, though.
  • asimmons221
    asimmons221 Posts: 294 Member
    I find chivalry offensive.
  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    I find chivalry offensive.
    Why????
  • mister_universe
    mister_universe Posts: 6,664 Member
    equality and chivalry are both fallacies.
  • KrazyDaizy
    KrazyDaizy Posts: 815 Member
    Gawd, I hope not. :sad:
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,254 Member
    I sure hope not. I like when my man treats me like a lady!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    The more sandwiches and sweaters she makes, the more chivalrous I am.

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  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    I guess I fail to see the conflict between chivalry and equality.

    Chivalry is a way of treating people...

    Equality is allowing people an equal opportunity for achievement.

    Men who hold back chivalry in the name of equality do so out of holding a grudge, or because they don't like showing respect to women in the first place.

    But that's just my opinion.
  • KrazyDaizy
    KrazyDaizy Posts: 815 Member
    I guess I fail to see the conflict between chivalry and equality.

    Chivalry is a way of treating people...

    Equality is allowing people an equal opportunity for achievement.

    Men who hold back chivalry in the name of equality do so out of holding a grudge, or because they don't like showing respect to women in the first place.

    But that's just my opinion.
    I like you.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    It's not, however, the appreciation of chivalry is dying a horrible death.
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    It's not, however, the appreciation of chivalry is dying a horrible death.

    So much this
  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    I guess I fail to see the conflict between chivalry and equality.

    Chivalry is a way of treating people...

    Equality is allowing people an equal opportunity for achievement.

    Men who hold back chivalry in the name of equality do so out of holding a grudge, or because they don't like showing respect to women in the first place.

    But that's just my opinion.
    I like you.
    :tongue:
  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    It's not, however, the appreciation of chivalry is dying a horrible death.

    So much this
    Interesting. Are you saying that females don't recognize and appreciate chivalry as often as they should?
  • ItsMeGee3
    ItsMeGee3 Posts: 13,254 Member
    I guess I fail to see the conflict between chivalry and equality.

    Chivalry is a way of treating people...

    Equality is allowing people an equal opportunity for achievement.

    Men who hold back chivalry in the name of equality do so out of holding a grudge, or because they don't like showing respect to women in the first place.

    But that's just my opinion.

    Nicely put!
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    It's not, however, the appreciation of chivalry is dying a horrible death.

    So much this
    Interesting. Are you saying that females don't recognize and appreciate chivalry as often as they should?

    Depends on the female. I am honestly not really going to get into this topic because as we all know, gender talk will rustle jimmies.

    Inb4lock
  • Still1Workoutatatime
    Still1Workoutatatime Posts: 250 Member
    nah, just playing possum
  • adorable_aly
    adorable_aly Posts: 398 Member
    God I hope so.
  • Ninguneado77
    Ninguneado77 Posts: 468
    in America…yes…it's been dead, based on what I heard, for about 40 years
  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    God I hope so.
    Why?
  • Amadbro
    Amadbro Posts: 750 Member
    It's not, however, the appreciation of chivalry is dying a horrible death.

    So much this
    Interesting. Are you saying that females don't recognize and appreciate chivalry as often as they should?

    Absolutely. Chivalry is dead because alot of females have become "I can do it myself". Everything from opening doors for a woman, to footing the bill. Women have become more independent over the years and to an extent arrogant, conceited and just as egotistical as most men. Don't blame the guys, blame the other women out there who have confused them into thinking "chivalry" is wrong.
  • Sabby888
    Sabby888 Posts: 30 Member
    *sigh* I sure hope not
  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    Absolutely. Chivalry is dead because alot of females have become "I can do it myself". Everything from opening doors for a woman, to footing the bill. Women have become more independent over the years and to an extent arrogant, conceited and just as egotistical as most men. Don't blame the guys, blame the other women out there who have confused them into thinking "chivalry" is wrong.
    Wow. So are you saying you get some serious resistance when you insist on being chivalrous?
  • DanIsACyclingFool
    DanIsACyclingFool Posts: 417 Member
    I don't do it because society does or once said I should, but rather because I want to be nice.

    So, no, chivalry is not dead, not from me, although I do feel beaten into submission.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I don't get why it's not normal to hold a door for another person if they have a penis.
  • She_Hulk
    She_Hulk Posts: 277
    Well I certainly hope not. It's not dead yet. Even at my gym, men are very gracious towards women. Not a sign that we are weaker. It's a sign that they hold us in high regard. I like that. :smile:
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    I'm afraid so.

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  • leftyjace
    leftyjace Posts: 304 Member
    Well I certainly hope not. It's not dead yet. Even at my gym, men are very gracious towards women. Not a sign that we are weaker. It's a sign that they hold us in high regard. I like that. :smile:
    And that, I think is the key.
    It's a respect thing. Not an "equality" thing.

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