I enjoy having the door or my chair held for me, too. In our Western society, it's nice to know that social graces aren't extinct. In certain Eastern societies, regardless how protective of their women, men couldn't care less if your arms are fully laden and you're having trouble negotiating the door, they'll still walk right past you and let the door slam shut. This was a topic of conversation at my client site, the other day, interestingly enough.
Good manners, social graces, chivalry are timeless virtues that, sadly, are not being taught as widely as they used to be.
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I enjoy having the door or my chair held for me, too. In our Western society, it's nice to know that social graces aren't extinct. In certain Eastern societies, regardless how protective of their women, men couldn't care less if your arms are fully laden and you're having trouble negotiating the door, they'll still walk right past you and let the door slam shut. This was a topic of conversation at my client site, the other day, interestingly enough.
Good manners, social graces, chivalry are timeless virtues that, sadly, are not being taught as widely as they used to be.
April 30, 2008 - 7:07pmThis Comment
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