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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Chivalry Is NOT Dead

"Chivalry is dead." We've all probably heard that statement, in some form or another. Normally from some young girl lamenting its death and wondering why there aren't any polite young men (or older men for that matter) around anymore. Well friends, I hope you will be encouraged to know that chivalry is NOT dead!!! It still lives on in the hearts, actions, and attitudes of a few good men. I happen to know a handful of them personally.
Chivalry was almost killed by the feminist movement. Picture it: a couple out together for the evening. The man goes to open the door for the woman, being brought up to be chivalrous. The woman is highly offended and insists that she is capable of opening her own door, being brought up believing the lies of feminism. The man soon learns to not do anything chivalrous for his woman, lest he offend her. And then later the woman complains because her man is not chivalrous enough for her. Now, this may not always be the case, but too often it is!! The truth of the matter is, chivalry is not dead. BUT, if women continue telling men they can do things themselves, they don't need help, just because they are a woman doesn't mean they aren't capable, etc., soon chivalry WILL die. No man will continue to be polite and chivalrous to a woman with such a feminist mindset.
So women, be very careful if you are going to decline the help or assistance of a man. Do so only in an extremely polite, gracious, and non-feminist way. Always express your thankfulness and appreciation for their chivalrous offer.
Chivalry is not dead. But it might be if we aren't careful.

2 comments:

  1. I love this! I found these blogs through liking "saving your first kiss for marriage" on facebook. I saw this article and grinned... my boyfriend and I talk about this all the time. He is a true knight, and he was dedicated to chivalry long before he fell in love with me. He's a perfect gentleman, and so for his sake, and for the sake of girls everywhere who are doubting the existence of real knights-- THEY EXIST. :D

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  2. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! It's so true - it does exist and we should always do our best to encourage it! :)

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