In my early twenties I had the opportunity to live in Spain for awhile. This was so many years ago and chivalry flourished at that time. I remember boarding a street car in Barcelona and a very elderly man stood up and offered me his seat. I thanked him and accepted his offer but I did feel he should have been sitting instead of me. How nice it is to have men stand up for women, when being introduced and at restaurants when a women approaches the table or if she should excuse herself and leave. When in doubt gentlemen stand up. These polite gestures fill our busy world with grace and they will long be remembered.
If for no other reason standing up is great exercise!
I love this post Maisy!!! I am so impressed by a gentleman always. And you're right, it does stay with you. And exercise to boot? I almost wish I was a man!
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I think the women's liberation movement ruined chivalry. Equal pay for equal work certainly gave the boys a reason to treat us as "one of the guys" and thus, forget the days of chivalry. The only time chivalry exposes itself is when he needs to make a good impression.
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