[Victoria Delsoul]

Wanna bet? I darn near quit doing it, as the typical reaction was an 'if looks could kill' hostile glare with occasional snide comments or outright screaming.

Why am I skeptical of that comment? I have seen it around here a few times, but I have never seen a woman (pretty or ugly) giving bad looks to anyone who holds a door open for her.

Speaking for myself, I am very appreciative when anyone holds a door open for me, or for holding elevator doors and waiting for me to come in. I always smile – big smile – and I thank the person for being kind to me. In return I get smiles back and “you're welcome,” and “it's my pleasure,” etc.

Such courtesy makes me feel good. I've done the same thing for guys if am the first to open the door – even waited a few seconds until they reach to the door. If am the first to reach the door and someone is behind me, (man or woman) I hold the door for them. Life is good.

[HitmanLV]

I've never personally encountered it, nor ever even seen it. Strange.

[null and void]

This was back at the peak of the most misanthropic phase of the women's lip lib movement. ('A women needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle' was a common bumper sticker)

It did happen, not every time by any means, but often enough to give one pause.

I will allow that saying it was typical is indeed overstating it a bit.

And it's only because of ladies like you that I kept doing it.