12.02.2009

8 So-Called “Chivalrous” Moves That Creep Us Out

Do you agree these things are awkward? Any strange chivalrous things that confuse you?
  1. Ordering my meal for me. This has always struck me as bizarro, because chances are you don’t know what I want. The only time this is cool is if I have no idea how to pronounce something and you do.
  2. Letting me win at a game of Scrabble/pool/bowling when you are clearly better. No fun! Please give it your best shot. I want the satisfaction of really beating you.
  3. Using a code term for going to the bathroom. Especially retro words like “tinkle.” You can just say, “I’ll be back in a minute.” I’ll get it.
  4. Pulling out my chair. Someone told me this tradition started when women wore loads of crinolines and, thus, scooting in your chair was difficult. That’s no longer the case. It just makes me nervous that you won’t push it in at the right moment and I’ll land on the ground with a thud.
  5. Carrying my purse. Yeah, it’s heavy, but I’m pretty used to it at this point. You carrying it just looks funny. I have enough of a hard time with murses.
  6. Asking my dad for my hand in marriage. So outdated. Pops just shouldn’t be involved in our relationship. No one should know you want to marry them before they do.
  7. If you’re paying for dinner, not letting me put in for tip. Or get a round of drinks after. If I offer, it’s because I want to. I swear.
  8. Helping me put me coat on. This is sweet, but it’s always awkward because my hand misses the sleeve or gets stuck somewhere in there. It’s easier to just do it on my own.
Source: http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-8-so-called-chivalrous-moves-that-creep-us-out/?cnn=yes

6 comments:

dani said...

If a guy says “tinkle,” I'm not so sure he's straight.

prisca* said...

lol i agree with most. except my guys always agree to let me leave tip if i want to HAHA.

and except the pulling out chair thing. i find that nice :)

cricket said...

it's not what you do it's how you do it

Unknown said...

what!!!
some of these totally do NOT creep me out :( who is writing this? I like:

-letting me win
-pulling out my chair
-carrying my purse
-asking my dad
-helping me put on coat

that's like 5 things!!!

Angela said...

Haha I think Chris is right - it is absolutely how you do it. Although I do agree with the tinkle one and letting me win but I like everything else :D

veronique said...

Hahah DEF HOW YOU DO IT
raj would just say go pee
As far as the purse holding, raj doesnt do that, but if we're shopping he offers to carry my clothing for me, which I appreciate. I got to say I really appreciate it when he opens the car door for me
I think its good in the long run family wise for a man to ask your parents for your hand, shows class and respect!