Do you believe a man should hold a door open for a woman?

If he is a gentleman he should.

Everybody should be nice to everybody. While it is expected for the man to open the door, it shouldn't matter. The opening the door should be thankful he is helping the other.

The only time I think it's rude not to hold the door open is if there's someone who could truly use your assistance--someone in a wheelchair, with a baby stroller, with their hands full, or with no hands at all. It's also nice to hold the door of there's someone right behind you. It doesn't matter whether you're male or female, or whether they're male or female.

If he wants to get laid, yes.

If someone wants to hold a door open, that's OK. If they don't want to, that's OK too. No "should" or "shouldn't" about it.

Whoever gets the door first should hold it.

Yea but it wouldnt be cool to let it slam in someone's face if they were walking right behind you... kinda like walkin through the woods and letting a twig smack the persons face behind you.

yeah.

Should as in "if they don't it's wrong", no. Should as in "if they do it's okay", yes.

Whoever gets to the door first should hold the door for the next person

I'm not picky if someone is following me be it man or woman polite courtesy is to hold it until they can grab it.

I don't know if I'd say they should, but it's nice when people hold doors open for others, regardless of gender.

Depends on precise situation. Does the woman want him to open the door for her? Generally, it is appropriate. If she wouldn't appreciate it, then maybe you shouldn't. Although, in general, I've never met anyone to actually have been bothered by the practice, and anyone who is, in my opinion, needs to lighten up a little bit.

Are women incompetent?

Boring

Men are supposed to protect women and hold them in honor. Likewise, women are to submit and honor them as well. Its a give-give realtionship.

It's a nice idea, though I don't mind, either way. I've always lived in cultures where the male is very "attentive" to the female.

I think everyone should hold the door open for anyone no matter what their sex but i find it very respectful for males to open the door for females.

She: "You don't have to hold the door for me because I'm a lady."

He: "I'm not holding the door for you because you are a lady. I'm holding the door for you because I am a gentleman."

(Implied: "You aren't a lady.")

i think it is common courtesy to hold a door open for someone. so whoever is there!

No, us millenium chicks can open the door ourselves.

Hit her with it maybe, but hold it open, definitely not.

Yes.

I BELIEVE ITS ONLY THE THING DONE FOR CENTURIES AND ITS JUST DONE TO BE A GENTLEMEN

Whoever gets to the door first should open it.

I still believe in some of the old fashion methods

If she has a nice ass.

Of course anonymous because you're such a coward and a loser...

What exactly are you a winner, Maarten? I really doubt that you have any kind of life whatsoever except sitting in front of your computer screen on this website everyday. I think you're the loser Maarten. I really do not think that you would have the courage to call me a coward and loser to my face. Trust me pal, I would be beat the hell out of you if you did. You stupid prick. Go ahead respond as soon as possible. I am sure all you have to do to make your pathetic life more interesting is responding to comments made to you on this website.

Boohoo, you are so right. I spend 24/7 here. No job, no friends, no life. I still live with my parents and my mother cooks my diner every nite. I don't ever go out, because I have agoraphobia.
You're right, I'm the pathetic one of us two. Not you, the anonymous one, but me who has a nice time here with a bunch of friendly people who are not afraid to tell how they feel and what they think.

Please do come over and try to beat the hell out of me. lol I wonder how many people you'll bring along to do so.

See I told you that wouldn't be able to wait to reply to me. I have to compliment on your scathing sarcasm...well done! By the way in the second line you misspelled night (nite?). You were probably a little too upset to think clearly. If I knew where you lived I most certainly would come over and beat the hell out you. Hey, I will be waiting for your next reply...I am starting to have some fun with you.

P.S. I would not bring anyone to finish you off punk!

Maarten's a nice, good person. Don't criticise his spelling when your comments are *far* more messed up. What worries me is that you are quite possibly a regular SC user who comments civilly most of the time. I'd hate to think that I could be chatting happily to you without knowing it.

I prefer Maarten (and all the other users who aren't cowardly and anonymous) to you. If you're being two-faced in order to get along here then you're an unwelcome creep.

Thanks sweetie!

It's okay, they annoy me too.......

In this day & age it is far & few between when a "GENTLEMAN" holds a door open for a "lady" any more.I think it's "way cool" when any guy still holds the door.It shows a sign of "CLASS" & good up bringing.I'm a chick & I find myself holding the door for a guy sometimes.It'second nature for me to do it.What makes me mad though is when my teenager holds it for someone & they don't even say thanks! They act as though it was supposed to be that way. Kinda like being at a stop & you flag the person to go ahead & they shine you on. Just wanted to respond to the last few reponses."can't we all just get along?"

Boohoo!! You're really hurting my feelings. However, I am using the survey central and whether you like it or not I will continue to do so. As to whether I am a regular (gregarious) SC user, I will let you guess about that issue. Okay, stop twisting my arm, I will give you a hint as to my identity. Hint: I have used a word in this comment that I also used with my own user identity somewhere else in this particular survey. A smart person like you should be able to figure out who I am with this clue. On second thought you're not that smart, so I think I should give you a second hint. Second hint: It is not a common word!

I won't play games with you.

I think it's neat when a man does that. It is a sign of respect and there's nothing wrong with that in my books.

Courtesy is still a sign of respect for others regardless of gender. And generally well received. Try this test: during the day hold open the door for several people and smile.

Yes: I think that if a Man reaches the door at the same time as a Women then he should open the door first. However, it is basic manners that if a Woman has reached a door ahead of a Man (or another Woman) that she holds the door long enough for the following person to take it from her. I would never let a door shut in the face of another person regardless of their sex.

IT'S NOT LIKE I'M GONNA JUST RUN UP TO A DOOR AND *OPEN* IT FOR A GIRL, THAT WOULD JUST BE WEIRD (EVEN FOR ME!) BUT IF A GIRL IS RIGHT BEHIND ME OFCORSE I'M GONNA HOLD IT OPEN! I DO THE SAME FOR A MAN AS WELL!! I DO THE &£$!ING SAME IF MY CAT WANTS TO COME IN FROM OUTSIDE OR IF HE IS FOLLOWING ME IN!! :) OR EVEN WHEN SOME STRANGER CAT IS FOLLOWING ME IN I HOLD THE DOOR OPEN FOR IT! THEN I WOULD GIVE IT YESTERDAYS LEFT OVERS FOOD, THEN I WOULD SET MY CAT ONTO IT AND BUDDY CAN HAVE HIS DINNER...AND THAT STRANGER CAT WOULDN'T BE COMING BACK TO BUDDY'S HOUSE ANY MORE!

SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED...

HOTBABE..

BE PREPARED TO RUN... COZ IF I EVER HOLD A DOOR OPEN FOR YOU... I'M GONNA BE RUNNING STRAIGHT AFTER YOU LIKE A MADMAN ON A RAMPAGE :)

NOW... I HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR MY CAT TO LET HIM OUT

Turn of the caps lock or I'll be forced to filter you. Thank you. Have a nice day!

I agree with mandy

I am a firm believer in Chivalry.

While I believe everyone is equal, I see no harm in being a gentleman. It's good to be well mannered and kind to girls rather than being all macho and rude.

Whoever gets there first should...

I would like a man to hold the door for me, but i can do it my self

It is a nice tradition. Not a requirement for me but if a guy never does this I would not be happy. Sorry.