[Bethany23220]

First, it's something that has to be taught. If a boy's father wasn't like that, then they won't be. I think it's partly because fathers, up until very recently, were not big influences in children's lives, and that chivalry has gone out of style. But maybe the biggest reason you don't see men doing this is because they're afraid to. I have heard of men who were charged with sexual harassment because they opened a door for a woman--though it is ridiculous, it happens. Radical feminism rejects chivalry as being discrimination. It isn't impossible to find men like this, though. My boyfriend will hold doors open for anyone that is behind us, men, women, the elderly, and teens, and we've had our share of glares and curses (though also some thanks, and a majority of people ignore us). He opens my door, pulls out my chair at the table, etc. He is this way because his dad taught him that it was right. Incidentally, when I as a young female hold open a door for someone, if it is a woman, I usually get glares and anger. Men seem grateful, and they're the ones who usually thank me with a smile. Kind of odd...

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Name : Bethany23220, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Bisexual, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Christian, Age : 17, City : Medford, State : OR Country : United States, Occupation : Unemployed, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Lower middle class, 

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