Some thoughts on being ladies and gentlemen, from a mother who is raising gentlemen.
I'll admit I had to learn to accept good manners with good grace. I know that sounds funny, but I hit college in the 1970s, and was encouraged to sneer and snap at men who offered to hold a door, and heaven help a fellow who tried to help you on with your coat. Very sad. (Not to mention stupid. What were we thinking, discouraging kindness and consideration?)
Related, from November 2005: Tell me again why guys shouldn't open doors for us...
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The only problem I have is trying to say thank you without embarrassing us both.
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