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yes
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Yes, I any body in a close proximity of the door ;)
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Yes, and then some. Men should treat women with the respect and love they deserve. Such acts should not be performed or seen as condescending nor patronising.
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another vote for yes.
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I think so, but it's nice to see anyone open or hold the door for another person.
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yes. guys that don't appear rude and ill-mannered. and that goes for women also, if a woman is at a door first, she should certainly hold it for the man entering behind her.
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Just remember "manners maketh man" I do for all females mostly I get thank but occaisionally I get a grunt(not sure what that means)
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Only when she wants to go through.
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Yes. I appreciate it when someone opens a door for me. It shows that the person has at least basic manners and respect.
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Yes...............doors? you mean like in plural? How many freaking doors do I have to open here?
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For the right women I say yes. A few I'd rather lock it instead.
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Yes - but I also think women should hold doors for men, too. When I see a man with his hands full - I hold the door. When I am exiting and see someone on their way in or right behind me, I wait and hold the door. When I encounter elderly men, I hold the door. But yes, men should still hold doors open for ladies - it makes the world a nicer place.
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Yes, and anyone else who wants to enter. This is the truth!
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YEP. Women can open doors for each other and men should always open them.
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Well, simply put....YES! I think we should all hold the doors for each other! If you see someone in need or just to be courteous, we should hold the door for others in general regardless of their sex. Personally, it makes my day. A man at the convenient store down the road went out of his way to hold the door for me today when I had my hands full, and it just made my day and I was having a crappy one. I, in turn, took the time to hold open the 2nd door for an older woman who wasnt moving as quickly but I wanted to hold it for her. I suppose I felt the need to pass this kindness on to someone else. So, yes, I believe we should hold the doors for each other!! A little common courtesy goes a long way!
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For the right girl or woman who aprishiate it, yes.
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Sure. That's wrong with these knuckleheads out here today. They don't know how to treat a woman. Some of them worry so much about what their stupid friends think.
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Yes, if it's convenient for him to do so, but he should do it for anyone, not just women.
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Oooh, yes! Don't believe the feminist crap. I love it when my man holds a door for me!
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Yes,I'm no gentleman,but even I think a men should open doors for any woman,young,old,fat,skinny,topless.
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I always still open doors for women.
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yes, if she needs both hands to hold the roast, I will gladly open the oven door for her! just kidding. but yes, men should still hold doors open for women, even if we get called sexist for doing so on rare occasions. most women do appreciate it.
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well of course , pardner... its a southern tradition that drives northern women beserk. ive been berated and yelled at by hundreds of yankees for my southern gentility... and yet after the tirade is over and a hundred other folks have walked in, with me steadfastly holding the door and smilin`, they eventually wear out and indignantly walk thru... gotta love it. most real ladies love it... those who dont...you really dont want to date... trust me
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Yes, I still opens doors for women. I don't make a big deal out of it though.
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Yes, although electric locks on cars have made it less common I think along with less chilvary for sure in modern times.
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I was brought up to do that and I still do it.
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no only if she needs help
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I always do and always will.
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It seems a common courtesy. My husband opens doors for me, and gets fussy if I don't wait for him to do it. Saves me from having to touch the germy doors, plus it's a sweet gesture.
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If the man is a gentelmen then yes.
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Yes, he should.
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Yes absolutely. Showing respect to a woman is great
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The confusion holds no bounds. When I worked in Washington, D.C. (where the streets are paved with eggshells), I was on my way to work on a cold rainy morning. Passing through the doors of one of the hallways leading to my building, I stopped afterwards to hold the door for anyone who was behind me (please note, anyone man or woman, it's called common courtesy). A woman was coming up to the door stopped dead in her tracks, folded her arms and did the Egyptian neck swing thing, saying "I don't need a MAN to hold a door open for me!". As I was already soaked to the bone with a malfunctioning umbrella, cold, shivering and in dire need of coffee and in no mood, I shut the huge glass doors and slid my busted umbrella through the round handles of the doors, effectively locking it and told her, "Good luck with that." and walked off, leaving her no alternative but to go around and walk through the freezing rain. I hated what I did, but at that time I was so sick and tired of the PC movement that was so prevalent in that area, that I had decided I wasn't going to put up with it anymore. As far as I was concerned, whoever invented Political Correctness should be dragged outside and made "living-impaired"
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The confusion holds no bounds. When I worked in Washington, D.C. (where the streets are paved with eggshells), I was on my way to work on a cold rainy morning. Passing through the doors of one of the hallways leading to my building, I stopped afterwards to hold the door for anyone who was behind me (please note, anyone man or woman, it's called common courtesy). A woman was coming up to the door stopped dead in her tracks, folded her arms and did the Egyptian neck swing thing, saying "I don't need a MAN to hold a door open for me!". As I was already soaked to the bone with a malfunctioning umbrella, cold, shivering and in dire need of coffee and in no mood, I shut the huge glass doors and slid my busted umbrella through the round handles of the doors, effectively locking it and told her, "Good luck with that." and walked off, leaving her no alternative but to go around and walk through the freezing rain. I hated what I did, but at that time I was so sick and tired of the PC movement that was so prevalent in that area, that I had decided I wasn't going to put up with it anymore. As far as I was concerned, whoever invented Political Correctness should be dragged outside and made "living-impaired"
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If there is equal rights where you are, then no. If women wants equal rights and wants to be treated equally to men, then they should have to open their own doors
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I open the door for anyone near. I enjoy opening a door for a woman. It's how I was raised.
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Yes but only for woman they know personally, not to unfamiliar women in public. They might think of them as suspicious, depending on where they live. If they travel abroad to other countries, they could risk being beaten or decapitated for being a gentleman towards local women like in Singapore, Malaysia, or other Arab countries, for example. Women in those countries will only respond to men they know personally, not foreigners.
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There are no shoulds - if it feels right fine, if not move on. Myself if she is near by generally I do. Further away, arms full with packages or a child - yes. I never stand around waiting and watching or expecting thanks or even a nod - I do it for me; and that was the way I was raised.
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I always will, if for no other reason that to show my respect. Anyone who doesn't like it can look the other way.
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Yes he should- its the very least he can do and show's a whole lot too :-)
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yes! chivalry is being well mannered, too. I also believe that a man **or a woman** should open a door for an elderly or physically challenged person, whether that person is male OR female.
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it is always lovely for a man to do so. I myself hold open doors for everyone, and they always smile politely. it's common courtesy and is sadly dying out
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well ... i do, but i also stand when a woman enters the room so
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Only if he wants to, or if the woman's hands are full.
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yes. not b/c they should or have to, but b/c they want to be courteous. Its no different than any other small favor.
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I suppose if the man's at the door first...I believe if your going threw a door someone else is going threw its nice to hold the door open...I hold doors open for people all the time...but that is probably just because I have very low self esteem and believe that everyone else is of more importance then me
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i always notice when a man doesnt ha!
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Sure, and if I am the one that goes through first, I will also open the door for him :)
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He should.
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I think that both men and women should do it for each other.
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they SHOULDNT but its definitely nice and charming and considerate
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Whoever gets to the door first may open the door for both. It's a sweet thing to do, whether you're a man or a woman. :)
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Yes, unless she's a feminist. Feminists are independent and don't like that kind of thing from men.
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Absolutely.
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i always do, so yes
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Yes, but she has to buy the dinner. (okay, I'm only kidding.)
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Sure. I even hold it open for men if I'm the first one through.
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It's a nice thing to do and it amazes some women that there are still some men around that do that. My son always does that and I can't believe the women/girls faces when he does; some really big smiles. I didn't teach him to do it, he just learned to do what his dad does. I think men should still open doors for women if they feel they want to. I'm a woman who's been known to open doors for men occasionally! You should see the stunned, but happy looks I get when I do.
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yep!! i expect it from all men!
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yes and everyone else
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Totally depends on the situation.
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Well if the women is liberated enough, proper maneuvers to prove manners is irrelevant
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This act of courtesy is not engraved in stone. I think it is still fine to do so depending on the propriety of the situation.
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depends on whose hands are full
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Sometimes it may be a trick.
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Yes..as a real Gentlemen always opens the door for his Lady to get In.
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yeah, if he's genuinely a gentleman. No if he's faking it.
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Depends on the woman. But as far as I can tell most of us still like it a lot, so I say default mode to doing it. If the woman doesn't like it for some reason she'll let you know nicely. And if she lets you know meanly, then you probably don't want to date her anyways. :P
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That would qualify you as a real gentleman.
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Yes, unless she's a feminist. Let them open their own doors.
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definitely! i think its very sweet when a man opens my door. =) it shows that he is a gentleman & is always thinking about me being comfortable & making sure everything's okay for me! =D i dig it. =)
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I like it so yes I think they should.
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Chivalry isn't dead - it's just underrated.
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only if he wants to.
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your not a man if you dont.
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Yes, I don't see why not? To me it's called being a gentleman and I love doing it. Although, if I had my hands full I'd appreciate it if I woman helped me out.
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Of course he should - it is the courteous thing to do and most men I know, do it without thinking about it. There are situations like opening a car door for you which is both time consuming and awkward which is rarely seen these days.
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I think anyone should hold a door open. Regardless of gender.
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It's polite.
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Nah just get automatic doors
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It is nice when they do. Usually men do for me. I rarely come in or out passing a man unless he holds the door and I thank him.
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Yes - I hate it when these femenist types are like "No, men who do that belittle us" I think anyone should anyway...I always do lol...
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yes. i think its nice. feels good
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YES, ITS CALLED COMMON COURTESY.
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if hes a bell hop then yes
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yes. Even my 12 year old son opens doors for women. It is a common courtesy a man shows a woman.
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absolutely, in fact I open the door for anyone...
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it wouldn't hurt but most doors are automatic though.
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Sure, if she's carrying a tray full of beers. hehe
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fuck chivalry. unless you know the woman is putting out, you make that hoe get the damn door for herself
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Absolutely a man should hold a door open for the ladies. :)
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Unless she has testicles I still do.
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Only on their wedding day.
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I always do. I have heard comments ranging from, "you first" to "Chivalry still exists" I guess it all depends on the woman.
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yes it;s just good manners .it shows a women respect
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Neah, I treat women as equals
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Where I am from, I think it is something that is just expected from you. I open doors for women, older people, friends, and children (and usually just people in general if they are carrying something). *shrugs* I guess some women would get pissed over me opening a door for them. To which I say, get a grip, I'm just trying to be nice/polite (^_^)
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Yes! It's a decent thing to do :)
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Sure, if he has manners.
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Yes, Big first impression points from me if a guy does that.
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