Is Chivalry Dead?

In days of lore, the gentleman cared for his lady, and in most cases any lady. However for a period of time, these courtesies have been viewed as a blow to feminine independence. Really ladies? What have you done?

To reject the caring nature and the respect for your womanhood because it demeans your ability was a misinterpretation of manners and a display of complete lack of self esteem.

Not a popular view, I know.

And now our world celebrates acts of kindness, which used to be manners, as unusual. When someone stops to pick up a book that has been dropped, or help when a person is injured, it is observed with wonder and celebration. Where jumping in to help by taking on a burden or saying a kind word is considered surprising, it is a cry for a human’s need to know that someone cares.

How about we bring back the simple act of lending a hand, even if it’s only to hold a door for the next person behind you? How about we hold that elevator door open for the co-worker who is going to be late? How about we tell someone they look spectacular, because it’s nice to know someone noticed?

Chivalry shouldn’t be dead, it should be extended to all, by all. There is no need to keep it one sided, or specific to only one segment of your world. Extend that care to everyone.

The world will be better for us all.