Being a child of the 70's, I still had the luck to experience being treated like fine China…until recently though. Today, gallantry and chivalry are just words filed under the letter "g" and "c", forgotten and a trait expected of Kings, Princes, Dukes and Barons ONLY. Social relations interest me and working in an office for more than 30 people is the perfect observation post. Though friction is resolved and grudges are something to take-outside, understanding prevails…unless rants like these fall upon the clueless.
Puzzling though is that common courtesy or as stated, gallantry, is totally foreign in the younger generation (personal observation). Being dashing used to come naturally for previous generations, it existed as one of the endearing traits every girl would want their prince to be. Fast forward to the present younger generation, being  courteous comes as being soft or worse reserved for those they see fit (i.e. prettier girls, girl friends, poeple they need).

For those clueless, here are simple exercises to practice being a gentleman (obese egos have shrunk the muscle of being nice)…
-When passing in a narrow pathway, be a man and give way to the ladies of any age, appearance, color and size.
-Be considerate and thoughtful to replace computer ink, copier toner- it is very nice to spare ladies from dirtying their hands or even the 5 gallon container on the dispenser without having a woman taking things into her own hands.
-Respect women in position, just as you'd respect your Mom.
-Open the door and then keep it open until the fair lady passes. Many times I've seen a door opened as a lady goes out and then unmindfully let go while the man goes on his business.
-Let ladies take their time to get their time cards logged, keep a smile on your face and your impatience to yourself.

I could go on and on and have just ranted on little things that are so simple it obscured itself to extinction. Well, every social observer has to have hope (a lot of it!) that things will just get back to basics.