Hold the door.

[d00df00d]

Originally Posted By: Big_Ed
Maybe he was a germophobe and didn't want to touch the door or something.

Whenever I don't want to touch a door handle, I hold it open with my shoulder or foot. Doesn't seem too difficult an idea to come up with. Maybe I'm wrong about that.

I really think some people just don't understand why they should look out for others.

 

[Audi Junkie]

I don't expect a "thanks" for holding a door. That is, not letting it slam in someone's face. I don't stand there at attention like a soldier of war, just don't let it slam. No "thanks" is needed for that, doing a good deed is thanks in itself. I do sometimes go out of my way for people who might not expect it, like people of colour or whatever. I can tell they appreciate it and go out of their way to respond kindly.

 

[gonzo]

Some people are just rude.I don't think it's a Southern thing to do by opening a door for someone.I go in to some realy rough places in Memphis and if I go inside of a gas station to get a Coke or whatever,someone always seems nice enough to open the door for me.I can't say this about the Church I attend.Some of the people there just have no manners or personality.They will break their neck to try and beat everyone out of the parking lot.Some people just need to get over them selves.

 

[expat]

Originally Posted By: gonzo
I can't say this about the Church I attend.Some of the people there just have no manners or personality.They will break their neck to try and beat everyone out of the parking lot.Some people just need to get over them selves.


That's hilarious

 

[Gary Allan]

There's some reference to raising the dead that comes to mind, but it's usually used in employment situations.

How did that go? "If you want to see the dead come to life, just watch the congregation hit the parking lot".

 

[Pop_Rivit]

I always try to hold doors for ladies, and I don't expect a thank you in return. I've always felt that courtesy is the right thing to do, and thanks aren't needed.

 

[bigmike]

Hold the doors, say sir/maam, walk on the street side of the sidewalk when approaching a woman, etc. Just being polite to people. These are all things that were taught to me by my parents and, I have a good feeling, that is what attracted my wife to me. I know it wasn't money or power or looks!

I'm not sure why people don't do these things, but I sure can guess. I've always believed alot of people grew up with someone telling them they're "special." Well, news flash, you aren't.

 

[Beachboy]

Originally Posted By: bigmike
walk on the street side of the sidewalk when approaching a woman, etc. Just being polite to people.



This is a new one to me; never heard of it in my 58 years! I remember when escorting a woman, the man should walk on the street side, presumabily to shield the woman from splash from passing cars. But as for approaching a woman on the street, I always stay to the right, which is the expected "passing" zone. I'd never think of crossing over her "path" to the street side, in fact, that would probably be offputting to many women.

 

[expat]

Originally Posted By: Beachboy
Originally Posted By: bigmike
walk on the street side of the sidewalk when approaching a woman, etc. Just being polite to people.



I'd never think of crossing over her "path" to the street side, in fact, that would probably be offputting to many women.


I was thinking the same thing, you're likely to get pepper sprayed

 

[Vilan]

Originally Posted By: gonzo
I can't say this about the Church I attend.Some of the people there just have no manners or personality.They will break their neck to try and beat everyone out of the parking lot.Some people just need to get over them selves.


I just wait in my car until the lot clears out. I have time.

This morning a minivan was waiting to leave its spot and was very pointedly blocked out by the car in front. Rather than keep waiting, the minivan pulled out alongside this car and they slalomed side by side through the lot. Minivan made a bold move to cut in front of the car, but the car cut someone else off and "won" the race to the exit. Congrats, you will now get home 3 seconds sooner and have earned a lifelong enemy.

 

[hr1940]

I always appreciate someone holding the door for me and I say thank you. I will hold a door for anyone just behind me or if I see someone with their arms full. Some women today are rude and so into themselves that they fail to realize they are not the only person on the earth. Yesterday a family was going into a store and their little boy (about 6) held the door for me. I was so impressed with his manners that I thanked him and his parents. Good manners are not totally dead. I would like to thank each of the BITOG members that still treat others in a kind and thoughtful manner.

 

[CROWNVIC4LIFE]

Originally Posted By: dime
i hold the door for people everyday,i always hate the people who take their time so you have to hold the door forever. the least they could do is show alittle hustle.


+1

I travel on the road a lot and find the rudest people [who almost never say thank you when you hold the door open for them] is Boca Raton Florida...Overall they are rude in Boca in every aspect...The most courteous people are in Nashville Tennessee.

Of coarse there is a mix all over but those 2 places always come to mind when this question is asked.