Ladies, when do you hold the door for a man you’re not with?

[Anonymous]

In public, do you hold the door for men? Growing up in New England women didn’t do this so much. I think society has come a long way in expecting males and females to treat each other as equals.

[Anonymous]

I’ll hold the door for anyone who is around, especially if it’ll keep it from swinging back in their face.

[Anonymous]

I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

This.

Did women let doors slam shut in men’s faces when you were growing up?

[Anonymous]

I do it for anyone who is close enough behind me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

Pretty much this.

[Anonymous]

Can't imagine what kind of person doesn't hold the door for whoever is coming through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

This. Walked out of a coffee shop today and big burly dude had coffee in both hands. It never occurred to me to not hold it for him. His hands were full; I helped with the door.

[Anonymous]

Hi I would hold the door for anyone right behind me but you have to be careful these days because sometimes you're stuck while 10 more people will try to take advantage of your kindness and slide right on through. I have really had to raise my voice a couple of times.

[Anonymous]

When someone is within 10 feet of you behind or on your side and you are about to go through an entrance, just hold the door for them, regardless of man or woman. But, enter in front of them. I hate when people assume you are the door holder and 5+ people enter. Usually, someone nice would take over and usually it is a man that takes over holding the door.

I have seen a few years ago, a woman just stood in front of a door and waited for a man to open the door. I was like, wow. Is that the husband or boyfriend? Even if it was a few seconds, it was noticeable.

I also have seen when people just don't hold the door when someone is just steps behind them. That is just rude if you ask me. Yes, the door could just slam in their face.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In public, do you hold the door for men? Growing up in New England women didn’t do this so much. I think society has come a long way in expecting males and females to treat each other as equals.

When exactly did you grow up in New England? I did as well in the 80s and 90s, and we had "common curtesy" drilled into us from kindergarten on. Of course you hold the door open for someone coming behind you, regardless of age/sex/etc. Why would you let the door slam in someone's face?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

+1. Common courtesy and kindness to others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

Correct. Same. I will walk and open doors for those with strollers or delivery people with wheelies, etc. It takes less than 30 seconds to be kind and helpful- regardless of their gender or physical stature.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I go through the door and hold it for anybody right behind me.
I stand aside and hold it for anybody carrying a box, using crutches, etc.

This is what I expect and do and what I see for the most part.