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lumberjack_jeff

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9. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

Reply to Kaleva (Original post)

Mon Jun 4, 2012, 10:40 AM

Jun 2012

If another person is approaching the door within 20 seconds of me, I'll hold the door open so that someone can enter behind me. Men and elderly women will say thanks. 80% of younger women will say nothing.

Sex selective "manners" are the most obvious manifestation of the patriarchy. She's as capable of standing, waiting and opening a door as I am.

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Behaviour towards women [View all] Kaleva Jun 2012 OP

Depends on who you ask. Behind the Aegis Jun 2012 #1

When I was younger, I'd address men who were in poition of authority... Kaleva Jun 2012 #2

I address all men as "Sir" is they are older or a position of authority. Behind the Aegis Jun 2012 #3

Probably it's because the way I raised. Kaleva Jun 2012 #4

Well, you asked earlier if it was sexist. Behind the Aegis Jun 2012 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #13

Me too! Behind the Aegis Jun 2012 #14

It makes me feel knighted! n/t Gore1FL Jun 2012 #18

Is there a third category? caseymoz Jun 2012 #6

Good manners would extend to all people, men and women. jp11 Jun 2012 #7

I was brought up to be polite.. Upton Jun 2012 #8

The two aren't mutually exclusive. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2012 #9

I kinda think you should do those things for anyone 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #10

Good manners libodem Jun 2012 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #12

I drive but don't get to pick the music or handle the temp. controls. Kaleva Jun 2012 #15

If momma ain't happy, nobody's happy? lumberjack_jeff Jun 2012 #16

It's interesting when she and her daughter go somewhere. Kaleva Jun 2012 #17

I do those things to everyone much of the time. n/t Gore1FL Jun 2012 #19