Chivalry is NOT Dead!

What is a gentleman to do when he wants to be just that?  A gentleman!  Fifty years ago the rules were non-negotiable.  He'd be considered crass if he did not open the door for her.  Or aid in putting on her coat. 

{Etiquette Past:  On the street, a man walked on the curb side — a custom born of the idea that women needed to be shielded from the potential hazards posed by the passing horse-and-buggy parade.}

These times are a-changing and some women wield power by showing their independence and "diss" acts of kindness by a man.

Gentlemen.  Here is the solution.  Ask her what she prefers.  "May I help you with your coat?"  "Here, let me get the door for you." You have shown good manners and it's up to her to accept graciously or in my opinion, be crass by refusing the offer.

I think that even today women like to be treated like ladies.  I know I do!

Fine Arts Etiquette: A Fine Line

As we sat in the fine arts center waiting for the program to start; my eyes darted to & fro.  Oh, my---a gentleman in shorts and a ball cap.  There's a woman with enough thigh and cleavage showing I wonder, how DOES she sit comfortably? 

And two seats down a hip teen pulls out the cell phone and texts.  And texts more.  Even when the lights go out. 

People are supporting the fine arts.  Yay!  But, in my humble opinion the art of "what to do in public" is not so fine!