Is Chivalry dead? Not really... I must say there are still a few men out there who practices it but it is a dying characteristic if the society does not do something about it.
Chivalry is best defined as a method of training and standards of behavior for knights in the middle ages. Its code emphasizes bravery, military skill, generosity to victory, gallantry and courtesy to women. Yes, it is as basic as being courteous to women yet it is rarely done nowadays. Chivalry is :
- Opening and holding the door for a woman when you enter a venue or the car.
- It is giving up your seat in the bus or MRT to let a lady ( elderly or otherwise) take that seat.
- It is pulling a chair and let the woman seat first before getting your own seat.
- It is staying on the danger side when crossing the road.
- It is making sure the lady is not disrespected and making sure you deal with it when someone does.
- It is offering to carry the heavy stuff that she could be carrying.
- It is giving your hand to assist her in going down the steps or when going through a crowd.
No matter how modern the world has become. A lady will always appreciate a chivalrous gesture from a gentleman. A lady will always want to treated as a lady. Perhaps its never too late to practice and impart it to a new generation but it should always start within.
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