So girls does it bother you when a guy holds a door open for you?

[hello_kitty_man]

So earlier this evening, as I was entering a restaurant, I opened the door for my mom. Then I noticed some girl close to the door, so I decided that I'd wait for her to get to the door before I let it close. When this girl came past me, she ripped into me saying that "she's completely capable of opening a door for herself!"
I was taught when I was young to ALWAYS HOLD OPEN A DOOR FOR A GIRL.

So I don't understand why I got this reaction. Could someone please explain why someone would react this way.

[EvilAngel114]

She’s just a bitch or a feminist and probably felt you were going to come in for the move just because you held a door for her. That was completely uncalled for. She could have just said thank you and left it alone. You were in a catch 22. If you didn’t hold the door for her, she would have called you an asshole. As for me... no it doesn’t bother me because I know that no one HAS hold a door for me and they are just being polite so I’m always grateful.

[Ginfiend]

I'm a proud feminist, and I always appreciate a door hold, and always say thank you.
If I'm nearby (I'm talking a couple of metres for me to get wound up) if someone just drops a door, male or female, I just think it makes you look unaware.
I'm sure if it had been a chap you'd have done the same, just as I would hold the door for you if I were in your position and you in hers.

[genny0123]

She's probably a feminist it's a good gesture to open the door for a lady no matter what age. It's the right thing to do as a gentleman. If a girl doesn't like her don't take it personal she is just unpolite. Most girls will appreciate that since chivalry is fading away more and more every year.

[Justacatlady]

She was rude. I hold the door open for people when they are close, but that can be awkward sometimes. If you judge the distance wrong then that person feels they need to hurry so they aren't holding you up but your being nice.

[browneyes13]

Women these days are hard to understand. That is was just rude. I was thought to open the door open to whoever is behind you.

[miltonjr24]

the only reason is because our generation has a lot of feminists and they get triggered by something that wasn't triggering in the first place. Honestly I think it's rude if u don't open the door for anyone even if it's a dude becauseu can't just let the door slam in their face. if they get triggered that's their problem.

[HornetS]

Seems like she misinterpreted you just being nice as you flirting with her. If someone's close behind you, you're not just going to drop the door on them.

[UltimateGohan]

What if he opens the door and closes it the moment she's about to enter.

[shelbyr1721]

Dude, I love having the door held open for me. This cute guy held the door open for me the other day at my favorite cafe and it felt really great haha. The girl you held the door open for may have just been a bit of a feminazi

[ananya12]

U have been brought up right! It feels nice wen someone does something for you nd can be small as open the door.. The Girls who don’t like it are either trying to be self sufficient and independent or jst frustrated!

[IrisLove12]

I'm a girl and if there is someone behind me I hold the door open for them whether they are a man or a woman and I know men would hold the door open for someone behind them regardless of gender. It is just being polite. She might be one of those extreme "feminists" that give feminism a bad rap.

[modeve]

What you did it was absolutely praiseworthy, and also symbol of good manners. If someone has not acknowledged your decent behavior, she must be having some negative experience in mind.

[MlleCake]

I always say thank you or give the thank you nod. I can't imagine being rude to anyone who held a door for me, and I am about as feminist as they come.

[CheetahBolt]

I knew one guy who specifically said he was raised to hold doors for 'people', not just women, and so when a lady asked him not to hold the door for them he'd say "Certainly. May I ask why?" Throws em off, he told me xD

[Princess-alexandra]

She’s being rude as hell. I always hold the door open for someone behind me and I appreciate it when people do the same. It’s just a nice thing to do

[TisforTori]

She may have her own issue with men in her life. I hold the door for people it’s not a man thing or a woman thing it’s just a manners thing

[fauchelevent]

I don’t see why it would. Holding a door is just polite. I do it for guys and for other women all the time.

[PinkChampagne]

Maybe she is not used to men doing such kind of polite things or gestures for her... Don't take it personally

[DualityGreen]

You just encountered a super rude feminist, don't worry about it. Continue like you were taught (properly I might add).

Feminists: Check my post history if you think I'm anti-women.

[Nahliability]

I don't mind. It's just a polite thing to do. I hold the door open for people too, no matter their gender.

[Claire136]

No, I actually like it. It makes me feel respected and it also means that at least some men are still raised right.

[Repa33]

she's just rude. Its polite to hold the door, i love it when a guy does that.

[Jaye234]

She was beyond rude. Its ONLY polite to hold doors open.
I do, for everyone.
Ignore her

[anuragk033]

She may have lost her faith in men or must be in bad mood

[ThreeSheetsToTheWind]

Anyone who is bothered by that needs their head examined. Thankfully the majority of women appreciate politeness. I'll hold the door open for anyone, male or female.

[Hannajenky]

I like it when people are nice. People who get upset are reading to much into it

[BeHappy1985]

You got this reaction because you live in the US where many young people are really phucked up in the head.

[Seppelson]

Girls want to be independent. They don't want guys to be gentleman

[Pamina]

No, it's just a polite gesture.

[helva]

Certainly not and I'm flattered.

[charie]

no it doesn't bother me at all :)

[cupidkisses]

it doesn't bother me

[hanbaux]

She’s just a bitch

[Aidelwaish]

No, i i love it.

[elly91]

Not at all...

[Kandy-Kane]

I love it

[Krumpir]

Dont be crazy