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.
Although, truth be told, recently I've gotten a couple prim little smiles, and even once a barely audible mumbled thank you
remember behaving like a gentleman and opening the door is the right thing for you to do. The fact a female is too low to accept the civilized behavior is irrelevant.
We don't open the door because she is a woman, we open the door because we are gentlemen.
I'm 39, lived most of my life either in very liberal nyc, or on liberal colleges, and not only have I never encountered this myself, but I have never even seen it.
Although, truth be told, recently I've gotten a couple prim little smiles, and even once a barely audible mumbled thank you
Chivalry isn't dead in Texas.
Here, women are appreciative of opened doors and most men are gentlemen.
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.