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Do I hold open doors for women? Yes. But I also hold 'em open for my friends (male or female) because it's a nice gesture which people don't necessarily expect from their pals.
Do I believe that women are supposed to be catered-to by men? Nope. Not a whit. Mom was a feminist, and taught her kids that doing things like opening doors and holding chairs is polite social behavior, but not mandatory. "Women's lib is a double-edged sword," she always told us. "You can't have it both ways....although some women will try!"
So I will hold a door if it's someone special to me or a friend. But for a stranger (aside from a first-date, that is)? Not necessarily. It'll depend on my mood.
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