I would like to think I am more practical than to require anything like that. Chivalry was a warriors code of the Middle Ages based upon a Christian sensibility . The notion that those who were stronger owed it to those who were weaker to protect them. Talked about it in modern times we are only referring to what may be vestiges of it. Gentlemanliness. When I was young there were quite a number of men who still regarded themselves as "gentleman". They deferred to us, opened doors for us, were gracious and protective of us, saw to many of our needs, took responsibility for our not becoming pregnant and did everything they could so we would enjoy their company and sex with them. Which was really quite wonderful. But was based upon the notion that were the "weaker" sex and that we were somehow unable to function without their deference. That is we were unable to take care of ourselves. Which sometimes may have been true but which I think sold us short. I really think, and was brought up to think, that politeness and graciousness should be extended to everyone as a matter of course and respect and not just because we are somehow "weaker" so we require it.
