I was thinking about this date that I was on recently.  I remember doing all the “gentlemen” duties a sophisticated man is supposed to do on a date to impress the lady.

You know what I’m talking about.  Opening doors, pushing in her seat, helping her don her jacket/coat, and most importantly paying for the meal.

But, it got me thinking about the reasons behind these social ettiqutte mannerisms that we are subject to.   I know that when we hear the word, “chivalry” we think of medieval times.  Knights, shining armor, great white steeds, lances, shields, dragons, saving the damsel in distress.

Today, though, the meaning bears little semblance to it’s original meaning.  I found the image above to be very intriguing.  I read it and thought, wow,  we as men today, don’t abide by even 50% of what we are supposed to.

What do you guys think?  Do you think we as men need to “up” our chivalrous nature?  How would you feel being the only one standing in the restaurant each time a woman leaves the table?  Socially awkward?  Up to the task?