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Expect to find curse words, nudity, (occasionally explicit) talk of sex, and angry ranting, but NEVER slurs or sexually violent language. I use TW when I am aware of the need and on request.

Date: 2009-10-22 04:00 am (UTC)
I understand people wanting to be nice and cherish the thought, but I've never understood why males have to be the nice ones while females get a free ride through the door. After all, if I arrive first, is it not polite for me to then hold open the door for others behind me? Though I've not had odd stares from women personally - usually a bit of surprise, though it seems more of a surprise that someone is doing something nice rather than shocked that a girl is there holding the door instead of a guy. Sorry, I can't make myself a prince charming here. I'm southern, and we're nice, so why can't I humble myself and catch the door once in awhile, right? :)

I have no issue telling people (typically males) who request to take the door from me "It's okay, I can hold it for you." I've only encountered a few males who insist and since it's not worth arguing over, I give in after a moment. To be fair to those males, though, I've watched them take the door from other male friends as well, though it does happen far more often if it's a female holding open the door. I don't think saying something is out of line at all, honestly!

Story Time: This entire entry made me first think of one person: Ryan. He holds the door for everyone, but it was interesting to watch and break the habit of trying to get the car door for me. Once in a while it feels generous and special, but daily made me frustrated until I finally had to ask if women were allowed to get the door themselves. Every so often I'm okay with the kind gesture, but I'm glad he doesn't do it all the time. It felt so weird!
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