SugahBritches

And it might just go out with our generation Deltona. I think it was heading there at the beginning of our generation actually.

Here is the definition of chivalry: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=chivalry

Since we are now in a more modern world I guess the meaning of the word chivalry would come close to this now:

A few other words that were attached to chivalry were words like, gallantry, honor, generosity, bravery and valor.

I have found that there is one form of service that actually still practices this, and it's the Marines. And I'm sure some of the other services might, but because I have a son-in-law that is in the Marines, I've seen first hand how gallant, courageous and brave these men are. And they still practice such polite manners that most society never uses anymore.

I'm not sure if it was just the womens liberation that solely changed this ideal that women were to be treated equally. I think most of these changes are not really related to either man or woman. You have to remember that technology has been the fasted moving change that has really boomed in the last 50 yrs and is only moving faster. We have become more dependent on technology than any other living source other than water and food.

I personally find it very nice that a young man will open a door for another woman or young lady. But, it's very rare that you see a man/gentleman let a lady have his seat in a doctor's office or any other type of waiting area so she can sit. This is a prime example of chivalry. I think we all play a part in politeness. And I think that is becoming rare in not only women, men.........but in our own children. My children still say, "Yes ma'am/no ma'am/yes sir/no sir." I still practice this myself. Polite manners are just one of the many things that both sexes should practice.

But, now I find that the old fashioned word, such as chivalry, is not considered something in a young man's dictionary. The best model a young girl can have is a father that opens the door for her mother, or classmate who gallantly takes the arm of a young girl at a football homecoming game from having to walk on the field alone because her date didn't show up, or an older gentleman that still has the love in his eyes and the utmost respect for a wife of over 65 yrs at their wedding anniversary by seating her first, pushing in her chair, and then sits himself.

Oh, you say, "But, that happens today." Does it? Maybe it does. Maybe young men are showing respect to their mothers because they had fathers that showed their mothers respect. I know some of you men, or even women, are saying women should be showing respect, I totally agree! And that would be what ladies are to do also. **smirkes**

But, this is about chivalry. It all started a long time ago. Where men were gallant, brave, courageous, courteous, and noble. Is it just that? An old fashioned word for another era gone by? And men should now look at women like themselves---same counterparts? Oh man, I hope this never happens!! LOL! I kinda like smelling different, being softer.........being FEMALE. I'm sorry guys and dolls....but I WANT to be different from men! I want to be held by a strong arm, I like that he smells different from me! I even like that he can be stronger than me. And if I cry, I WANT him to tell me it's okay and hold me while I do. AND that even though I cry, he doesn't think it's a display of my weakness nor does he care but only knows that I just need comforting...........and takes great pride in knowing I am different from him and he finds that he loves this difference in me.

Chivalry. Who practices that anymore? Is it just another lost art that was practiced back through the past? What are your comments to the word chivalry?