IS GALLANTRY A THING OF THE PAST? NO WAY!
« Nous vous souhaitons un excellent temps des Fêtes! » “We wish you an excellent Holiday season!”
Christmas is the perfect occasion to show a little gallantry, when everyone is dressed up in their very best for all the glittering parties and romantic dates. But gallantry? “What’s that?” you may ask. Far from being the special domain of royalty and dignitaries, gallantry is making a big comeback, right here at home. Essentially, it can be defined as the courtesy men show women through chivalrous attention. So, now is the time for all you men out there to take notes on how to be the perfect gentleman; the love of your life will glow with happiness! • Hold the door open for her to go through before you. • Walk on the street side of the sidewalk to “protect” her from any potential dangers. • Help her to take off and put on her coat. • Accompany her to her door after an out- ing. • Open the car door for her. • Carry the heaviest cases when travelling. • When going down a flight of stairs, go in front of her so you can catch her in the event of a stumble. When climbing stairs, go ahead of her so as not to embarrass her by following too closely. • Pull her chair back slightly in restaurants as an invitation for her to sit down. Ideally you should also wait for her to be seated before you sit down. • Don’t hesitate to pay her compliments, especially about what she is wearing or how elegant she looks. Of course, your comments should always be respectful
and never out of place.
If some of these practices make her feel confined to an inferior role, respect her expe- rience and offer a chivalrous gesture that leaves room for her to say “no”. Nevertheless, assure her that these good manners aim above all to help you win her over. How nice it is to receive such romantic attentions, especially over the holidays!
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