Chivalry is Dead
It’s often said that chivalry is dead, and I believe there’s some truth to that statement. Chivalry has been metaphorically shot in the head, and now it lies buried, moldering in its grave. Let me tell you when chivalry truly died.
The Golden Age of Chivalry
There was a time when showing respect and honor to a lady was straightforward for a gentleman. Simple acts like opening a door for a lady were enough to be considered chivalrous. This small gesture symbolized politeness, and respect, and showed you had class.
The Invention of Automatic Doors
However, the invention of automatic doors changed everything. Ladies no longer needed gentlemen like myself to open doors for them. The necessity for such acts of politeness vanished. Automatic doors made it redundant for anyone to open a door for another person.
I remember trying to be a gentleman at the grocery store one afternoon. I’d see a winsome girl approaching and would step in front of the door to activate the sensor and open it for her. Instead of gratitude, I’d often hear, “Could you get out of my way, please?” My attempts to be chivalrous were met with annoyance.
The Struggle with Revolving Doors
And revolving doors? How does one open a revolving door for someone else? I’ve tried it a few times, and it always ends up really, really bad. It pretty much never works out for anyone only creates chaos.
The Modern Challenge
In today’s world, how does someone like me, who wants to be a gentleman and show chivalry to pretty girls or ladies in general, accomplish that? I want to show them respect, acknowledge their presence, and make them feel noticed and appreciated. Modern technology, however, has made this increasingly difficult, and I resent that.
The Takeaway
While technology has brought many conveniences, it’s also changed the dynamics of certain social interactions. The simple act of opening a door for someone, once a hallmark of chivalry, has become almost obsolete. Yet, the desire to show respect and honor remains. Perhaps it’s time to find new ways to be chivalrous in this modern world. I just haven’t figured out how.
