I can't get on board with this one. It's one thing if it's a tight spot and he just pulls it out because logistically it makes sense. But when guys actually stand behind the chair and scoot it in to help me get settled, it always seems like they're trying to be chivalrous when, really, the waiter could do a much better job. I appreciate the sentiment, but it just always feels awkward to me!
Chivalrous Gesture: Watching Where He Walks
Did you know about the rule that men are supposed to walk on the part of the sidewalk that's closest to traffic? This is apparently meant to protect from outfit-ruining puddle splashes and, in the rare case, a car that's gone out of control. I've realized that when I walk with a guy, I automatically drift away from the street so he's in between me and the road. I can't help it! I also happen to be sort of paranoid, so this may just be me?
Chivalrous Gesture: Giving Up His Umbrella
A few years ago when I was interning at Glamour, I got caught in a torrential downpour on my way to a bar after work. I had no umbrella but was determined to make it to my destination, even though it was raining so hard I could barely see in front of my face. I must have looked pitiful, because a lovely man saw me approach, looked up at his umbrella, and wordlessly handed it to me. Swoon city. I seriously considered posting a Missed Connection for that one.
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