Are you a romantic?

[davedove]

Chivalry too.

Although part of my personality may be described as chivalrous, I think for the most part I just practice good manners (something else today's society is lacking). I'll hold the door open for anyone, man or woman, and especially the elderly. For me it's just the nice thing to do. Some don't apprciate it, but most do.

[awoodfellow]

a hopeless romantic i am. i know it. but it seems like todays society won't let you show it. my father, bless his heart, i wish he were here now, gave me two bits of advice and one rather short lesson in manners.

Dad's Advice .....
1) when you shake a mans hand, you let him know you shook his hand. ( this lends credence to "get a grip" )
2) when a man offers you a beer, drink it and then offer him a beer and share the time.

On Manners ....
never ever do anything except respect, help and admire women and always say 'yes ma'am'.

well funny thing. to this day, whether a young lady or matron, i always, without fail, say 'yes maam', 'thank you maam', 'maam, can i help'? ....

oftimes, especially in more mature women, i receive a rather opprobrious look accompanied by a sardonic remark about how they aren't old enough to be called "ma'am". i usually say 'yes ma'am' and go on my way.

it breaks my heart and it is truly ashame our world is in such a state. in todays world if i were to lay my coat over a puddle allowing a woman to pass unscathed by muck and mud, i would appear as a chauvanist and not a chivalrous man.

a romantic i am. i know it. others may not. but i do.

ambrose

added the word "be" in a critical location