Ladies, have you ever held the door for a guy? Guys, what's been your reaction?

[KatherineJ]

Guys, what’s your reaction been?

I’ve done it, I mean it just seems rude to just let the door close on another human being.

[Tiptoetamm]

Yes I have and I either get that's my job which is bullshit or I get a nice thank you from them. They are usually surprised when I do. I feel like women need to show men that they are just as important to us as we are to them. It's the simple things ladies that men love. I don't understand why it's so one sided. I spoil my man with love and affection. Nothing wrong with doing things for your man or just in general. Being nice to someone can change their day for the better. I always try and think about the situation from the other persons standpoint. Walking in another person shoes can be really helpful. Hope I didn't jibber jabber to much hope I answered what needed answering lol

[Little_Bumblebee]

Of course, it's called being polite. In my eyes, it has nothing to do with sexes.

If I walk in front of others, I'll hold the door for the next if they're at a distance that makes sense to do so.

I could also hold the door if they seem like they're struggling because their hands are occupied.

It's basic manners.

I've also experienced a teenage girl come up and open and hold the door for me because I was struggling, holding my bicycle as well - and she wasn't even going to use the door herself. I thanked her, and she recognized that and we went on our way in each direction of the road.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Women are simply not strong enough to open a door and hold it open.

... that's what I tell myself every time they don't and give me that smug look as if it's a brutal challenge for me. Obviously, they can, just 9 times out of 10 they simply won't. When it happens, if it happens, I'm grateful and say "thank you" and that's about it.

Me, I just play the game... if someone is close behind I just hold the thing open for them. Just a small act that seems to be positive karma.

[RavVid]

Many doors are what I would describe as ungentlemanly. More and more doors are push to open rather than pull to open where you can let the lady go through first. With push to open the most you can do is to hold it open as you go through.

I don't think it is a big deal as to who holds the door ajar for the next person.

[Cynicaldreamer]

Yeah, of course! Isn't that just common courtesy and being respectful to another person, regardless of gender?

Mind you, I'm also from the South, so we're raised to hold open the door for ANYONE, male or female, and especially elders if they are right behind you and you're the first one to the door. Not doing so is considered very rude.

[JDavid25]

Yeah, a decent amount of ladies have held the door for me.. One even enthusiastically did it a while back.. I usually just thank them and get on with my day... Although, I would be a bit surprised when a woman goes out of her way to hold the door.. That doesn't usually happen..

[Rania05]

When someone is behind me, regardless of young and old or gender I always hold the door for them. Some just thank me and leave, while some (mostly adult guys ) hold the door in my stead to let others behind them pass and let me leave unburdened.

No, it isn't weird but just pure politeness.

[ChooChooHaha]

Of course. Same. If he's carrying something, pushing a stroller, door close on a person RIGHT in the face, since I was a kid, hold them doors open. As a matter of Karma, you never know what anyone's going through, so the smallest bit of positivity can do wonders in someone's life, you know?

[midnightmoon05]

All the time… to anyone who needs it or just there … it’s common curtesy.

I find it strange those who complain about the opposite gender open door for them… saying I can open it myself. … that’s just f up attitude… what ever happen to just say… Thank you. Have a nice day with a smile.😊

[EmyyWolf]

I’ve opened the door for men ALL THE TIME!

Firstly because it’s rude not to and it’s the humane thing to do.

And secondly cause I don’t want those perverts to look at my fat ass or smell my hair while I walk in front of them, and their tiny d—CK gets hard while they walk behind me. NO THANKS.

🤢🤢🤢

[Emiliamazing]

I think it’s important to be helpful for anyone you encounter. I’ve certainly held the door for my own husband when he’s carrying something into the house that I can’t lift. No doubt this kind of act has been reciprocated for me thousands of times

[Moose304]

There is a difference between opening a door and holding a door that is already open. Unless both my hands are on a package I have had both a male and female open a door for me. I remember once in Japan several years ago a female walked in front of me opening doors and helped me get a heavy box to the proper place. Generally speaking, I don't get many doors opened for me. I do get them held open a lot.

[Moose304]

oh and I always say thank you in the proper language.

[NathanDavis]

it's a very common thing in here... so you just quickly appreciate the gesture with a nod and some kind of smile, or a thank you...

like you said, is just being considerate with someone else. regardless of gender... lol

[Anonymous]

I’ve done that before when I notice someone is behind me when I get to a door. Guys always seem a little embarrassed by it. I’ve noticed a lot of women will walk through a door and let it shut right on the person behind them. That seems kind of rude to me also, even though I know it’s traditionally the male gender role to hold doors.

[Anonymous]

Yeah I was walking towards the front door at work, my coworker was walking towards the door from the opposite direction so I saw him coming. We waved hi to each other and I got to the door first so I held it open and waited for him coming in.

He seemed really surprised that I done that and done an awkward run to the door when he realised what I was doing and then said sorry he was day dreaming.

Was quite cute.

[Valso]

I've done that for both men and women, especially when they're carrying something heavy which limits their hands usage. I know I'm not obliged to do that but I live in the principle "Treat people the same way you want them to treat you".

And to answer your question - women have held the door for me when all my hands are busy and I always say "thank you". What else is there to say anyway? :)

[jennifer_bloom]

I hold the door if I think they are okay with it and we have time for that. It’s not a gender thing, it’s an age thing, I do it for older people and for kids.

[MrNameless]

This should be universal for everyone to hold the door for anyone behind you. Nothing to do with chivalry.

What really grinds my gears is a few women who are ahead of you who just barely open the door for themselves.

[14JDPO]

Yes, many times. I've never had any of them get upset about it, they say thank you almost every time. OR they take the door from me and insist I go first. I think holding a door for someone is just a courteous thing to do. :)

[Thatgirlcvp]

Yes I open the door for guys all the time. I like making them feel special. I remember some of their reactions, they're usually surprised and they feel awkward/uncomfortable. They say thank you and go through.

[purplepoppy]

Holding a door open isn't a noteworthy event. It's right up there with 'have you seen a cloud"

[KatherineJ]

You would think that. But I’ve seen people (of both sexes) just let the door shut behind them. It’s becoming a lot more common.

[purplepoppy]

And there's the distance question. How far behind you do they have to be before it's acceptable to not keep the door open

[KatherineJ]

@purplepoppy I think it really depends on that, and how slow/fast they are moving too. I mean if it’s an elderly gentleman who isn’t moving well, I will wait for him.

[Sorrento-Sun]

I do all the time. At work, in shops etc etc

It's common courtesy and an automatic reaction for me to hold the door open for anyone.

The reaction I get is a "thanks"

[Ill_made_Knight]

I thank her and smile, and hold the door for the next if there are more behind me. Simple courtesy.

[Julie_TS]

Kinda feeling exactly what you said. If I'm in a situation at a door, I'm holding it for whoever is there.