where did C go?

where did C go? contrary to what you may think, im not inquiring about Chad Michael Murray. Though, where did he go? Bring him back please, someone.

i'm talking about chivalry. where did it go? why can't i see it anymore?

yes, probably a very well abused subject (especially blogs handled by the fairer sex) but, as a darker member of the fairer sex, I too would like to know, where did it go.

A few months ago, a guy opened the door to a restaurant for me and waited till i went in first. I stood at the entrance, speechless and motionless. And then it hit me, i haven't seen that gesture in a long, long while.

So where did bloody chivalry go? Or did it die with Fitzgerald Darcy or worse, Ben Franklin? Is it covered up with the stink of testosterone?

The truth is, I can't entirely blame guys for killing the wonderful tradition of opening doors and pulling out seats. Feminism has played a major role in scorning even the tiniest acts of gallantry, deeming it condescending and sexist for a guy to carry her heavy books or walk beside or behind her on the street. I admit, that i have been guilty of that too.

I don't want an immortal slave, throwing flowers in the path that i walk, I don't even want a constant companion pulling doors and chairs apart for me.

So I call for a truce. Once, in a sky-blue moon, surprise me with a deed of chivalry. Let the words, "Ladies first" escape your lips. And I promise not to harp on the rest of your blinding faults. :P