[HairOfTheDog]

My opinion of American men is not very high either.

Too bad, because I think we're the greatest country, with the most fascinating people on God's green earth :~)

I think debates like this are hilarious... After thousands of years of increasing civilization, we're as clumsy about dealing with each other as we were when we started. :~)

[Beagle8U]

From some of the comments I've read on this thread, I wonder where on earth these people live?

I've never been to a crap-hole city like NY or LA, but I haven't ever been treated rudely for opening doors or offering a seat to a lady.

If a lady I pass on the street makes eye contact, I tip my hat and say...Ma'am. Never do I get a dirty look.