Thread: Where do you draw the line between chivalry and the "nice guy syndrome"

Not sure what people are understanding by the word 'chivalry' in order to think it's a negative thing; it just means treating a woman with respect, being polite and going out of your way to help her, like carrying heavy shopping out of the car or whatever. And yes, as long as it's always clear that the man is doing it out of his own volition (rather than it coming across as pandering and servile), women patently do like it; it's 'manly' but it's also just common courtesy and the way you would act by default if you are emotionally attracted to somebody.

Anybody complaining that chivalry is discrimination is a pretty sad person to be honest. There are much worse things in the world than courtesy, Christ, get a grip.

Originally Posted by Xei

Anybody complaining that chivalry is discrimination is a pretty sad person to be honest. There are much worse things in the world than courtesy, Christ, get a grip.

A compelling and rational analysis, clearly founded on confidence in a well-thought-out position

/sarcasm