BRING BACK CHIVALRY

Is chivalry dead? There are plenty of women who would attest that chivalry has been dead for a while. Some men just aren’t sure how to act like a gentleman because no one ever took the time to teach them. This article offers a few details about what it means to be a chivalrous gentleman. If you would like to impress the lady in your life or future dates, pay attention to these simple activities.

Greetings begin with an opportunity to demonstrate your excellent manners, and you should jump at this opportunity.

When meeting a woman you should wait to see if she reaches to shake your hand or not. If she does then you should take her hand gently but firmly, a limp wristed handshake could suggest to her you’re limp in the trouser department too. Look her in the eyes, smiles, and greet her with whatever words you feel comfortable using. Some women have a very firm handshake, and you should be prepared for this. Don’t automatically assume that she’s going to be extremely delicate.

If she does not reach out her hand to shake yours, do not thrust your hand towards her expecting her to shake it. Making eye contact is essential as it can help alleviate nervousness and establishes a level of trust. People who are of a more shifty character typically can’t look people in the eye.

Open doors and pull out chairs.

This may sound too simple, but it makes a huge difference. This includes chairs in restaurants, car doors, doors to restaurants, and doors to residences. Opening a door or pulling out a chair for a lady is a sign of respect and consideration. A man who is not willing to do even these simple things will most likely not be willing to help in other ways.

Be respectful of women’s bodies.

Let’s face it guys – we check women out when we meet them, but we need to be tactful about it. When you initially meet a woman you should certainly not comment on the finer aspects of her physique, so even if she’s got a great rack – eyes up!. Be careful about what you look at and when. Reserve your comments for a time when familiarity has been established and it’s obviously ok to say something.

At least initially, you should address her as ma’am. If you find that she doesn’t appreciate being addressed with such formality, you can always change things up. However, she may appreciate the fact that you are choosing to show her respect by using this term.

If you go out to eat

Make sure that you wait until she has begun eating her food before you launch into yours. Chew with your mouth closed and mind your manners. Hopefully by the time you are going out on dates with women you know how to use a fork and knife properly, and if not – take the time to learn. Women already find a lot of the things that men do to be disgusting, and you should do your best to cut this list down as much as possible.

Whenever the opportunity presents itself to give her the more comfortable seat or resting situation, allow her to have it. Part of being a chivalrous gentleman is doing whatever we can to make our special lady feel comfortable. If you treat her with consideration then she will return the favor.

Mind your manners.

This includes controlling burping, flatulence, and profanity. There is no faster way to dismay a lady than by cutting one loose and grinning like a foolish schoolboy. Using profanity is not a way to impress a lady. If you

find that your vocabulary is limited to mostly swear words then you should consider picking up a few books and at least attempting to expand your vocabulary before taking a lady out on a date.

Follow these instructions and be mindful of what it means to be a chivalrous gentleman, and you will reap the rewards of your efforts.