chivalry

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 8 May 23

Shown in the photo is the Order of St Patrick, a British order of chivalry. This was on display in Dublin Castle which we toured when we were holidaying in Ireland. King George III instituted the Order in 1783 to reward loyal...

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What would you do?

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 30 Apr 23

So, this man was seated on a bus while a full-term pregnant woman stands before him. You are also standing and you pity the woman because the man doesn't seem to consider giving her his seat. You're a woman too and you know how it...

behavior

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Missed chivalry

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 24 Jun 18

It was raining tonight and bought some snacks. But on my way home they were two girls that were going to ride a tricycle and couldn't get in because of the strong rain. I was about to offer mine but some how I hesitated and let...

chivalry

missing

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Was surprised such still exist...

Toni @toniganzon (77064) • Philippines 19 Mar 18

Took a ferry boat yesterday and visited another city they call the City of Smile. Didn't really expect much from that city but got really surprised! City isn't that big. Went all over that city the whole day yesterday. Every...

knight in shining armour

chivalry

gentleman

trip

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KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR.

Kandase @Kandae11 (57233) 16 Oct 17

Is chivalry dead? When was the last time a man did the following for you: (1) Open a car door for you (2) Pull out your chair in the restaurant and see you seated before seating himself. (3) No empty seat available on the bus...

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What does a woman want from a man?

Yanzalong @yanzalong (19091) • Indonesia 15 Aug 17

We are aware that money is all we want. Does a woman want money from a man? Are there any other things that a woman wants from a man? I was told that there were 10 very simple things that a woman wants from a man she loves or...

10 qualities from a man

chivalry

surprise meal

protective

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Short story - Missing out

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 31 Dec 16

My local shop calls itself a convenience store, and though it is a 7-11, meaning it should open from seven in the morning to eleven at night, it’s often closed at noon, and the owner locks up at eight-thirty if he has had a quiet...

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Offering A Chair To Someone

YoghurtGal @flapiz (23530) • United Kingdom 25 Mar 16

Today an old couple rode the bus with us and unfortunately the bus was packed. I felt sorry for the old woman so I offered my seat to her even though she declined I insisted. The lady sitting next to me saw what I did and decided...

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Rude mannered lady at the bus stop.

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 9 Sep 15

I was waiting for a bus on my way home from visiting Manchester city centre. As the bus arrived I did my usual gentlemanly duty and invited the lady behind me to board first. She immediately snapped at me for holding up the queue...

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Strangers who are gentlemen

seriousnuts @seriousnuts (508) • Philippines 31 Aug 12

There are some men who deserve our appreciation. These are men who treat women as ladies. I appreciate men who would wait for you to pass first before entering a narrow walkway. If they happen to meet a woman along the narrow...

chivalry

gentleman

good manners

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In this day and age, are there still gentlemen out there?

Fragab @Fragab (128) • Philippines 14 Aug 11

It seems that men nowadays no longer play the role of heroes and saviors. A lot of them are actually perceived as villains and bandits. How does men feel about it? Is it true that chivalry is dead?

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Is Chivalry Dead

menace730 @menace730 (506) • Philippines 3 Jun 11

Why do men not open doors for women, offer them their seat or help them with a heavy load anymore. My dad taught me to do these things when I was younger and I still do. The other day I was in the Globe office and offered my seat...

chivalry

parents

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CHivalry is dead....

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 8 Jan 11

Don't you think? During these modern days, there aren't much people who are gentlemen. There are times that I think like that..But everyday I can see that it's not completely gone. There are still people who lets...

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Is chivalry dead?

tiffnkeat @tiffnkeat (1673) • Singapore 31 Dec 10

With gender equality, if you are a guy, how often do you open the door for you lady? If you are a lady, what is your expectation? Need not be just opening of doors, other situations?

chivalry

gentleman

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Chivalry is dead!! or not?

chiyochan @chiyosan (30186) • Philippines 16 Sep 10

Hello fellow mylotters.. you know yesterday i was in a train going home from a very long day at work. in the coach, i am the only woman that i see, probably others are seated, etc. but as i was standing, i notice these guys saw me...

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Are guys henpecked if they carry their girlfriend's handbags? I have seen the

carpediem17 @carpediem17 (1315) • Singapore 16 Aug 10

image of guys carrying ladies handbag - on the streets and at the shopping malls quite regularly. I realised that in the name of chivalry and gentlemen-ness, quite a number of guys has voluntered to carry the handbgs of their...

chivalry

girly

henpecked

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Does chivalry even exist anymore???

RachelleNH @RachelleNH (1396) • United States 20 Apr 10

The other day I realized that I've held the door for wayyy more men than they have for me. Seriously-They'll let the door slam right in my face! I thought that was an age old adage? So my question is do you think manners,...

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Where are the knights in shining armor?

amorlife1 @amorlife1 (370) • South Africa 25 Mar 10

Today, me, my fiance and his friend went out to get takeaways. Getting back to the car, his friend opened the door for me to get in. I commented on what a gentleman he was, and we started a discussion about chivalry and how...

chivalry

gentlemen

knight in shining armor

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In dating, who should pay for the bill?

maria1081 @maria1081 (1251) • Philippines 7 Jan 10

In chivalry men always pay for the bill, that's what I like about dating. In the culture where I grew up its always the gentlemen who pays the bill during dating. It doesnt matter if its the first date, the second and...

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Chivalry - Yay or No Way

UpsideDownPineapple @UpsideDownPineapple (643) • United States 6 Jan 10

Hi all in MyLot Land, :) I was thinking about this topic with some friends a long time ago and I thought the concept of modern chivalry was weird. By chivalry I mean men being super considerate and extra courteous to women. Not...

chivalry

love

romance

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