Chivalry.....Is it dead?

 

Once upon a time......The beautiful lady in distress is trapped in the tower of the evil emperor's castle. Her only hope for survival is the prince, her knight in shining armor who will climb up the tower to rescue his princess and carry her off into the sunset. He force his way to the castle. He jumps over and climbs the tower, lifts her up over his shoulder, and props her onto the horse. He slays the dragon and the happy couple are whisked away into the glimmering night sky.

Nowhere in this fairytale did the princess say, "I can get onto the horse myself, thank you very much," nor did the knight say "Hey baby, let's go back to my place and have some fun."

 

Modern society have changed how people view different acts of kindness especially from the opposite sex.

Unfortunately, kindness to strangers has become a rarity, with people slamming doors in people's faces, and pushing in line at the checkout counter -- and both men and women are guilty of this. Because common courtesy doesn't exist as much anymore, it makes us suspicious when we do receive kind gestures from others, and we assume kindness is part of someone's ulterior motives.

 

Chivalry is not one-sided, which means that a woman can also take the initiative and do something chivalrous for her man, especially since the times have changed. Chivalry isn't about getting things in return, it's about being recognized to a degree for your actions and knowing that the person you are with will also treat you right. Chivalry is a two-way street, in which you shouldn't be taken for a ride.

 

Act normal, and don't try to be too chivalrous or the other person you're pining over will see right through your act. The truth is, if they aren't appreciative, then they're probably not someone you'll want to invest your time in.

 

Best of luck being a nice person....i hope he or she appreciates it!