Modern-Day Chivalry

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In this day and age of equality of the sexes, the polite way to interact with women can be confusing. You know you are required to recognize that the fine ladies who surround you have fully functioning mental capacities and that they deserve respect. Unfortunately, the sentiment that women are equal to men can easily — and mistakenly — be interpreted to mean that you have to treat your girlfriend like a dude. She may be as capable as a man, but she is, in fact, a lady.

In such a confused world, a little old-fashioned chivalry can go a long way to make a girl feel special. Without worrying about nitpicky little protocols regarding how to shake hands or make an introduction, remembering a few gentlemanly behaviors can set you apart from your belching and ass-slapping male cohorts, making you seem a cut above the rest. Read on for seven helpful tips on how to pull off this Romeo act, but don’t make a big show of them. Pull them off with ease so as to appear casually or nonchalantly polite. This oozes cool and will make your date feel like a princess. You can’t do much better than that.



Bear the weather

If the weather is cool, and especially if it‘s obvious that she‘s cold, offer your jacket. If it’s raining, hold the umbrella. If it’s icy or pouring rain, play valet and go get the car so she doesn’t have to brave the elements. Although it can seem like an age-old and very typical thing to do, it really can make the difference in her night. This sort of thing shows that you’re willing to go out of your way for her comfort and that you’re paying attention to how she’s feeling. Both these things speak volumes about your personality, making you appear valiant and strong.



Walk on the outside of the sidewalk