I agree. The feminists will stomp on me, but women are more sensitive at times. Tougher in other ways though.

I will wait until you lie down

Maybe so, however that is a fairly large generalization you made. Some people have a stronger resolve than others. It has nothing to do with smiles or feminine charms, sure it works on a lot of guys and quite possibly myself a few times, however, that's not a question of chivalry, that's being manipulated. I can tell you for a fact that I've had to resist "feminine charms" many times and done so successfully. However, I'm sure there are a number of times in which I've completely failed to offset my resistance.

I don't understand how it's a question of ego. Are you referring to my ego or men's egos in general? If it's my ego that's in question, I can assure you that 80% of the time, it's not an issue. Especially because much of the work I do is via the internet (I work for the NRO) and one cannot determine the gender of the contracter on the other end of the computer unless it is voluntarily given or I know the person before hand.

If you are referring to men's ego's in general, I would have to believe that it depends on the circumstances of the situation at hand.

I won't stomp because it's true in general. The sexes are definitely wired differently.

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"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." Thomas Jefferson

Walter Mondale: "George Bush doesn't have the manhood to apologize." George Bush: "Well, on the manhood thing, I'll put mine up against his any time."

Plus women don't find sex jokes funny (unless they're really cool)!

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"Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states...Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with the narrow, provincial "outside agitator" idea. Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds."



~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

like this one ^^

"That's what she said."

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"Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states...Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with the narrow, provincial "outside agitator" idea. Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds."



~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Chivalry claimed in our modern contemporary world is sexism in the worst way.

Is Chivalry really important? Hell I treat all people the same when it comes to my manners, whether you are a guy or a gal. Equal rights for all.

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Non concupisces domum proximi tui; nec desiderabis uxorem eius, non servum, non ancillam, non bowem, non asinum, nec omnia quae illius sunt.

Why is it?

Everyone should be treated with respect and I understand the reasons for standing against male domination, sometimes chivalry might appear to be patronising or demeaning.

In context though, it's lovely to have a man be a little gallant.

Opening doors doesn't really count btw, I would never let a door go on anyone regardless of gender, not many people do.