Should the man open the door and pull out the chair when dating?

I'm seeing a man who is very good to me but when we go out he does not open the car door or pull out my chair in a restaurant. I'm in my 60's. I'm wondering if I'm being too old fashion by wanting this possible out of date expression of caring and respect. What is your take on it?
egavinm7
Asked Nov 23, 2009
Ok, im a girl so i know all about this stuff. But I really think you should open a door and pull a chair out for her. Also, ALWAYS show your manners. that means no burping or rapping or taping your feet. Talk about nice stuff.
Good Luck!
Awesomegirl
Answered Dec 06, 2009
Yes, rarely practiced. I do if given the chance.
I was raised to do so and I'm 49.
edward0316
Answered Dec 07, 2009
I think, in such situations, instead of acting or being fake, you should present your true self. Manners are of course a vital part of relationship, however, opening an honest heart is more important and affective than opening the door. Offering a chair is really loving and caring if it is done naturaly, not with the idea of impressing. However, all matters how frank and understanding both are with each other. If you are trading "customs" and "symoblic respects", probably you are far away in a relation than what you think you are in. Its my personal thought, I might be wrong.
xmatch
Answered Jan 08, 2010
Open doors for a lady is good and looks very gentlemen. But I think it also depends on the person's personality. However, it's not very important I think, something like sense of humor, personality are more important.
vincent
Answered Nov 24, 2009
Hi, Im 47 yo. To me if you want me to treat you like a real man then you need you need to treat me like a real lady. Please, open the door for me and pull my chair out for me. Lovely you! I'll be happy to do little caring things for you too!
desperate
Answered Dec 02, 2009
look im WAY younger than you but i think he should unless a: both arms broke b: is a monkey or c: is a jerk
jazswim
Answered Dec 15, 2009
One way to MAKE him do it, I'm guessing would be:

Don't open the door... and stay in the car until he opens it for you.
If he's out there waiting for you and doesn't want to look stupid, he'll understand what you're trying to say by staying inside. Look at him w/ expectance. Like you're waiting for him to do something. Don't look around and don't look like you're doing something because he'll think you're just busy doing something and will open the door (for yourself) when you're done.

Same with the chair. If he's doesn't want to look dumb, he'll understand that the fact that you're standing right next to the chair means he has to pull it out so that you can sit.

ONE has to demand these things.
heartless1
Answered Dec 21, 2009
Open the Door for her ? of course you must and maybe you could also sneak a peep up her skirt .
Pull achair out for her ? I do because then she has to lower herself before you and you can sneak a peep at her tits then .
ONLY A JOKE ! I do all these things and more and have done all my life - I was raised as a gentleman and it becomes part of you in life and no matter what type of person she is it must be done . After all its like foreplay , you will never hit base without it .
AND most importantly , you must cultivate a sense of humour as well !!
steve
Answered Jan 06, 2010
To peep up a girls skirt without her permission is illegal. It is a criminal offense. Please refrain from advising people to break the law. Same applies to looking down her shirt. Joking or not, this was pretty inappropriate.
If you're crippled, stay in the car until he can open the door and help you get out. If he's near the chair when you are ready to sit down, it would be nice to pull the chair out for you. But, demanding certain actions from another person does not make for a good relationship. I'm 70 years old.
lat5380
Answered Jan 29, 2010
yes that is being a gentlemen
keyanna99999
Answered Feb 06, 2010
Edited Feb 06, 2010
An elderly man escorted my second cousin to her car (she's in her thirties, he was sixties or olderi'm guessing) once, and it made my cousins whole day. Chivalry is NOT dead and it's so touching for man to do these things.=]
toxicperfection
Answered Feb 08, 2010
Absolutely! But now, men are not sure if they will offend a lady by doing so. I wouldn't take it personnally if he doesn't. But stand at the door and make him open it! Smile politely... he will take the hint.
yellowbot
Answered Aug 07, 2010

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