ANST - Chivalry and Politeness...

[Pug Bainter]

Good Morning,

  I know that I for one use these terms, as do others, all too often.

  I do not claim to be chivalric, but I do try to be polite most of the
  time.

  The real issue is, what do they mean to each of us? One person's
  chivalry is not another's. Then again, Society may define it completely
  differently.

  When "we" talk about chivalric and/or polite behaviour, what is meant?

  Must we always open the door to be chivalrous?
  Must we always carry the heavy item to be chivalrous?
  Must we always say nice things to be polite?
  Is being polite to someone and then turning around and telling
    unfavorable stories about them chivalric behaviour?
  Or is it only unchivalric when you intentionally spread rumors/stories
    (founded or not) in a similar circumstance?
  If I sit at home and complain to my wife about So-and-So's behaviour,
    but I am polite to them when I talk to them, am I being truly being
    polite or just two-faced?

  I have my own ideals of politeness and chivarly. They involve, opening
  the door for someone when I can, helping carry the heavy item for
  anyone, carrying the not-so heavy item for ladies, trying to say nice
  things and being civil even when I despise the person. I may not always
  succeede in these actions, but I certainly try to when I am able.

In Service to something,

-- 
Phelim "Pug" Gervase  |  "I know that I will never be politically correct
Barony of Bryn Gwlad  |   I don't give a damn about my lack of etiquette
House Flaming Dog     |   As far as I'm concerned the world could still be flat"
pug at pug.net           |   --Meatloaf
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