Hey, you are comparing women in general as the question implies to (very specifically) either someone with his/her hands full or a disabled or older person. What kind of comparison is that? ;)

Frank, I have a question for you…………….not critizing you, just curious. Why do you find it necessary so often to tell us you are smoking (a doobie) as you call it. I believe they should legalize marijunia…….but since it isn’t legal I just find it curious that you announce your habit.

For you Josie anytime, anytime at all. :-)

Bella You are absolutely correct that common courtesy, such as opening doors for women, sets a standard for men to treat women with respect. And, frankly, I like that there are gender-based rules of etiquette. I might be biased because I was raised to believe that a ‘real man’ is first and foremost a gentleman. My father performed all those gallant gestures of a gentleman, as did my ex. And, I taught my sons these gentleman ethics. Also, what I’ve noticed is that ‘true gentlemen’ seem to be more confident and secure, hence, they are less threatened by assertive, successful women. Consequently, in the business world, the more gallant men are, the more likely they are to respect and accept their female peers as equals. It’s the rude bastards - who have no notion of what it mean to be gentleman - who give powerful and successful women headaches. Yes, I’m for chivalry. It’s what defines dignity and character in a man.

Bonnie- LOL. What about electric doors…should they step on the pad first?

Mugsy- …the executive washroom perhaps.