Should men give up their seats to women? (ethical, Hispanic, world)
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I think the younger generations are not being taught manners or any type of social etiquette.
Living where I do it is very common for a man (or woman) to hold doors etc. and for women (and men) to acknowledge that kindness with a thank you. If it were my relative and she didn't say thank you I would publically reprimand and embarrass her.
You're worried about etiquette, yet you think it's OK to publicly embarrass someone? I think that's a set of priorities that is seriously askew.
I've never had anything like this happen before and I would never stoop to doing what you describe here.
Hey CD women. None seems to have addressed what I posted. I still hold doors open for women and so few ever acknowledge this anymore like they did years past. What are your thoughts on why this is?
I'm 23 and I don't know anyone that wouldn't at least smile and nod their head if you held the door for them. Most would say thank you. The times I've held the door for someone and not gotten an acknowledgement are very few. But then, like others have said, I don't think door holding is gender-specific, if someone is coming through the door behind you the polite thing to do is hold it open.
As a young perfectly capable woman I don't expect any man to offer up their seat for me. I can stand. The few times I've been offered a seat I've accepted, and although it was nice, it wasn't necessary or the least bit expected.
What I don't understand are the trains full of people who pretend not to see someone just so they can sit. Twice I've been in full cars and gotten up to give my seat to someone (one was pregnant, one was an older woman) and someone else able bodied tried to take my seat. So rude.
I'm 23 and I don't know anyone that wouldn't at least smile and nod their head if you held the door for them. Most would say thank you. The times I've held the door for someone and not gotten an acknowledgement are very few. But then, like others have said, I don't think door holding is gender-specific, if someone is coming through the door behind you the polite thing to do is hold it open.
There's a difference between holding the door open for someone vs letting the person behind you walk through the door first.
You're worried about etiquette, yet you think it's OK to publicly embarrass someone? I think that's a set of priorities that is seriously askew.
IMO if a person has gotten to the age of accountability and cant or wont extend a simple common courtesy such as a thank you, perhaps a reprimand even if it embarrasses them publicly is in order. I think that is better than everyone turning a blind eye or deaf ear and allowing our charges to be completely socially inept and rude citizens. Its my set of priorities and I'm sticking with it.
Not unless it is an obvious situation where the person needs a seat. Otherwise I sit still with my mouth shut since with so many feminists thinking it is "rude" that I dare offer my seat just because they are "female". Honestly some crazy women get mad when you hold doors or do things for them. They wanted their equality, well here ya go. First come first serve.
I offer my seat to the elderly and to pregnant women. I'm usually the only one to do so. I offer it to anyone who looks like they need a rest: a single mom with a small child, for example, or someone carrying a package.
Not unless it is an obvious situation where the person needs a seat. Otherwise I sit still with my mouth shut since with so many feminists thinking it is "rude" that I dare offer my seat just because they are "female". Honestly some crazy women get mad when you hold doors or do things for them. They wanted their equality, well here ya go. First come first serve.
You opinion is entirely justifiable, so there's no need for you to get so angry about it. Feminists have done you a favor, calm down.
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