hcsvader 1 #1 November 7, 2008 Whenever Im out with a girl I always open the car door for her. They always appreciate it and many of them say that other guys never do this. So I ask a few of my buddies if they ever open the car door for thier girlfriends/dates. They all say no. Honestly guys, this kind of thing can go along way with the ladies. AND It gives you the opportunity to fart while you walk around to the other side of the car!Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 635 #2 November 7, 2008 Just realize the expectations you're establishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #3 November 7, 2008 I open my own car door, I feel silly sitting there while he walks around the car to "let me out"... however, If I am in the company of a man (be it my boyfriend or just a friend), I always let him open doors (resturant etc..) for me. I am all for respect... I try to always give due respect and also expect the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 November 7, 2008 Getting in the car? Yes. Always.. because if there is a monster hiding in the car, he will eat her first. Getting out of the car. No. It's not that difficult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #5 November 7, 2008 Quote Getting out of the car. No. It's not that difficult. It is when there are child locks. ...and I am SOOOO guilty of whimpering at the door cuz of those suckers!!! ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #6 November 7, 2008 Quote Just realize the expectations you're establishing. Very good point. My ex actually pointed out to me that she knew I was going to break up with her because I stopped doing that and other little things."If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 November 7, 2008 You mean the back seat right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #8 November 7, 2008 So I have to pay for dinner AND open the door?! Whatever happened to women wanting to be treated equally? Life has turned into a buffet. People choose to take the good stuff but leave the bad stuff behind. It's like religious people that have sex before marriage. "Oh I love god but this whole premarital sex is a sin thing, i don't like that so I'll just forget about that rule." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #9 November 7, 2008 To me its not so much about being or not being an equal. I am a very independent girl, but some things like holding the door before we go into a resturant, shows me respect and love...it is one of those "little things". I also do a lot of little things for my boyfriend to show him in turn that I respect him and love him. Not becuase he can't do it, but becuase I had the time, and didn't mind.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #10 November 7, 2008 Here is my rule, never changin it. If you are a girl I'm interested in I'm opening your door when you get in my car. Sometimes I do it for girls I'm not interested in though. I've been a little slack lately though.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #11 November 7, 2008 ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #12 November 7, 2008 Quote So I have to pay for dinner AND open the door?! When you open the door for her, she walks in front of you. When she walks in front of you, you can check out her ... outfit, yeah that's it, her outfit. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #13 November 7, 2008 I always make a thorough inspection of the goods long before a girl gets in my car. But that is a good point. And if you like what you see, stop short!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #14 November 7, 2008 Quote When you open the door for her, she walks in front of you. When she walks in front of you, you can check out her ... outfit, yeah that's it, her outfit. +1 Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #15 November 7, 2008 QuoteSo I have to pay for dinner AND open the door?! Whatever happened to women wanting to be treated equally? Things should be equal. When I was single and dating I was adamant about keeping things equal. If I ask you out, I pay. If you ask me out, you pay. If, after a time, we continue to go out, I'll pay half or all of it and you pay half or all of it - just as long as it works out even in the end. Holding doors doesn't go under equality, it goes under politeness. If I get to the door first, I'll hold it open for my husband or a date when I was single or any other man I happen to be with. My dad and I have actually gotten into tugging matches over doors - just for shits and giggles. I always let him win. Eventually. After I yell at him (for the benefit of the gawkers at the restaurant, convenience store or wherever we happen to be) "But you're the one who raised me to be independent!!" Equality comes in, with regards to doors and such, when it is expected and when a woman whines when it doesn't happen. On the flip side, I can not stand it when a guy has a problem with a woman holding a door open for him; that's equality as well. I dated a guy for a year or so who didn't have a car and I did. Whenever we would go somewhere that required driving, I would always open the car door for him. I never thought much of it - not like I was trying to prove anything to him, it just seemed like the right thing to do. He thought it was funny and nice. He's still one of my closest friends and I still drive him places and I still open the car door for him. Only when he gets in, though. Getting out is up to him.If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #16 November 7, 2008 My ex used to open doors(car or any other door), pull out the chair and help pull it closer to the table when at a restaurant etc. It was nice gesture, but that's not to say I let him do it all the time either. He's also mexican, it comes natural to their culture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #17 November 7, 2008 Quote When you open the door for her, she walks in front of you. When she walks in front of you, you can check out her ... outfit, yeah that's it, her outfit. Don't forget - if you open the car door for her to get in, depending on the type of car, and she doesn't know how to properly get into or out of a car and is wearing a short skirt... Well... You can fill in the rest. If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 November 7, 2008 Quote Just realize the expectations you're establishing. Yes. I saw that when I read "out". He's taking them "out". Soon they expect other guys to take them places in public and stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 November 7, 2008 Nope never and never would. Holding a door open for someone, anyone is just plain good manners but (if they are capable of doing so for themselves) having them wait for me to open a door especially for them is patronising. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #20 November 7, 2008 I open the car door for my girl when we're getting in but not when we're getting out. She does the same for me when she drives. I bitch at her when she doesn't. Hey I deserve my door to be opened too! www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #21 November 7, 2008 hmmmmmmmm, i think tonight I will open the door if it seems safe to do so. maybe i'll even go as far as buckling her seatbelt for her. see what happens. I'll let you know how it all works out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #22 November 7, 2008 Quote Quote Getting out of the car. No. It's not that difficult. It is when there are child locks. ...and I am SOOOO guilty of whimpering at the door cuz of those suckers!!! Geez, I left the windows cracked for ya... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #23 November 7, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Getting out of the car. No. It's not that difficult. It is when there are child locks. ...and I am SOOOO guilty of whimpering at the door cuz of those suckers!!! Geez, I left the windows cracked for ya... ~ and that, folks, is the mark of a true gentleman!!~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #24 November 7, 2008 Quote Getting out of the car. No. It's not that difficult. I had a 1980 cadillac coupe deville a few years ago. The handle on the inside of the passenger door had broken off. To make thing even more interesting the doors locked automatcally when you put it into gear. They made a very loud clud when they locked. Also the passenger lock wouldnt disengage when you put it back into park. So to let my passenger out I Would have to get out and unlock the door and open it for them. I always wondered if girls were a little freaked out by this when we drove that car... MAHahahaHave you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 November 7, 2008 I try to open the car door for Beth when I think about it... I don't always remember... but when I do I'm always very corny and cute about it... Scott Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
