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Originally Posted by DrPhil
LOL @ supposed to.
It can be perceived as rude. The bolded is the operative phrase because context matters.
I'm from the south. A man not standing up for women and not always opening the doors for women has never made the building burn down at the many business meetings and (noncollegiate) galas that I have attended over the years. Opinions on etiquette matter because socialization patterns do not go unchallenged; and if you do an etiquette class where gender etiquette is brought up, don't be surprised if there are people who scoff.
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In adult settings, I've found (as have the other adults in my life) that it
does matter when people don't know basic etiquette, which yes, includes opening doors, etc. down here. Especially at dinners and social events. No one said the "house will burn down", but why not just do what's polite in the situation? My point is that it is important to know the etiquette for the setting. People who do business with international clients, for instance, learn the basics for the region they are visiting.
IMO it's important to give people the correct tools. They don't have to use them, but at least they're armed with the knowledge.
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