There are less and less men who are "gentlemen".

@Jenaisle (16568)
Philippines
August 3, 2008 2:06pm CST
Is this perhaps because of the cry of equality that women clamor for? Do men, find it hard to consider us the "weaker gender" because we no longer submit humbly to them but work hand in hand with them in jobs which were primarily considered as jobs for men? What are your thoughts on this?
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@klaudine (3650)
• Indonesia
3 Aug 08
Well.. I was thinking of women who demand for woman emancipation and gender equallity. I think it is just a theory of action and reaction. While women want to be equalized, that's the way men equalize women postion with the. No more 'ladies first' or 'give the seat for the ladies'.
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@klaudine (3650)
• Indonesia
4 Aug 08
yeah.. the misconception that NOT all women should be treated the same too. I hope you can find a gentleman really soon :) have a nice day :)
@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
3 Aug 08
I got that idea, by the reaction of other men. It is a misconception.
@rocker21 (2716)
• India
3 Aug 08
Why do women always wanna find gentleman in guys where they themselves act like wh*ores!
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@klaudine (3650)
• Indonesia
3 Aug 08
hey.. that's not right! Every woman, I believe has something in their heart which wants to be pampered and served like a queen no matter how they act...
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
3 Aug 08
well, notwithstanding, a gentleman should be a gentleman, always.
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
4 Aug 08
Being a gentleman is learned behavior and it only happens when a man is raised right. We are now living in a time with a large number of single moms. As a result, their sons often lack good male role models. Many boys now idolize ignorant rappers and celebrities who sing songs about treating women like crap and calling them derogatory names. Add that to the fact that many women are actually quite rude when you hold a door for them. Some act offended, while others just walk through without so much as a thank you or a smile. I'm a gentleman because I was raised right. I also have a wife that appreciates it although I've dated girls who think it's insulting when a man opens a door for them. However, if you want men to be gentleman, you have to raise them right. If they're already adults and their parents didn't do their job, than it's up to you to find a man who will treat you appropriately.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
4 Aug 08
Touche' , well said, so in context you are saying that a gentleman is a gentleman no matter what the actions of the people around him are. It is inherent in him to act like a gentleman without any prodding or encouragement. You mentioned very valid insights indeed, thanks.
@ruby222 (4847)
22 Aug 08
Women have fought to get equal rights ,and theres nothing wrong with that,but along with equal rights came a decline in the way that man sees woman.I cant really blame him either,if he is going to be continually told that the sexes are equal,then why should he show any preference towardsa a female.I was brought up to always think of the male being head of the household,and its very difficult to change what you were brought up to think.But nowadays everything is very different,and women want equal pay and equal standing etc,they see it as their right.Im not by any means saying that I say im any the lesser being than a man,not at all..but I am a big fan of women being treated as women,and I love being treated as a lady.
@Valenas (1507)
• United States
3 Aug 08
Well, there are now some women who will complain when a man opens the door for her because they feel like the men are doing it because they think that the women are beneath them rather than doing it as a kind gesture. Men who have encountered these types of women might stop their kind gestures because they are not appreciated. These types of women act like any gesture that the men make (such as opening a door, pulling out a chair for them, or anything of that sort) is the his way of telling them that they are unequal. If I were a man, and a woman got angry because I opened a door for her, I wouldn't be too eager to do it for anyone else either. As a woman, I hold open the door for anyone who might be behind me. I think it's just a nice gesture. Rather than men stopping their kind acts, or even women expecting them to perform these gestures, women need to start doing them too.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
3 Aug 08
I don't wait for men to do it for me. I do it myself. But when some real gentleman beats me to it, then I'm grateful, especially if I have my hands full. Some thought provoking input there, thanks.
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