Common sense in common areas

Raleigh around ladies.

The age of chivalry is not past. Not yet. Do your bit to keep it going.
"A lady is a woman around whom a man behaves as a gentleman."

• Hold the door open for ladies.

• In elevators and escalators, ladies first.

• The gentleman walks ahead of the lady coming down the stairs.

• The gentleman walks on the outer side    the roadside    to protect a lady from traffic hazards. And splashes.

• The taller person holds the umbrella. Gender regardless.

• A gentleman removes his hat in the presence of ladies, unless religious beliefs prevent it.

• Military men in uniform must too.

• Men do not wear hats indoors. Here again, religious practices are exceptions.

• A firm handshake is a symbol of peace and friendship. To refuse a handshake is rude.

Points to ponder:

• Gentlemen rise when a lady enters a room

• In a restaurant, a gentleman follows a lady to the table.

• A gentleman precedes a lady to the car or door of theatres and cinema halls, to open the door.

• Priority is always for the older person, pregnant woman, and a person managing very young children.

Manners at the wheel