Francophile humor...

You might be a Francophile if....

"you slip out of speaking English-- into French,

without even realizing that you did this,

but... the only clue is that the person you are

talking to looks at you-- as if you are insane!!!"



Oui, il est vrai,parce que c'est mon histoire!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Is chivalry dead?

I'm wondering if men today even realize how much women appreciate a chivalrous man?  My first response is no, they do not. I'm not sure if this is due to societal norms and pressures, or whether it is as simple as old fashioned laziness.  Regardless of the root cause,unfortunately, it seems that all too often they display their charming, gentlemanly behaviors just long enough to capture our attention... and then, once they have us... bam!  The real man is revealed.  That's not to say that the real man is all bad.  It's just that I wish they understood how much women appreciate and respect that galant knight characteristic; that which allows us to feel safe in their arms.   
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  1. LSJanuary 9, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    I agree! Chivalry seems to be lost...especially in the younger generation. Fathers need to step up and pass it on. As far as to the root, I think it does matter to define the root. Identifying the root ...lets us know what the flower is going to look like.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    I think men in general have gotten lazy. They no longer have to work for a woman's attention/affection because we have been throwing ourselves at them for so many years. We women have also been competing against each other for the attentions of some guy who isn't even worth it. And oh the things we are willing to do so that man will pick us... ABC's "The Bachelor" is one prime example.
    I think we women as a whole need to get our own act together...know that we are O.K. on our own...and begin demanding the kind of attention and chivalrous manners from men that we know we deserve. That means WE must behave in such a way that merits such treatment. Which means behaving like a lady, having nice manners, offering kindness to others (men included) as we would like to have kindness offered to us.... I think you get my point. Both sexes need to start appreciating each other and treating each other (and ourselves) in a more respectful and chivalrous manner. :) *S

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  3. TamborineJanuary 13, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Anon,
    I soooo agree with you! Like my grandma says..why buy the cow when ya get the milk free!? That saying stands soooo true and we women, being the natural nurtures that we are just give it away.. to what...like you said to "guys who aren't even worth it.". But whose fault is that?
    I think too, us women need to be more discerning on WHO we chose to give it to. Getting to know the root, the soil and the land is crucial in knowing what the flower is going to be like.

    Getting mad at or blaming the flower for being a dandelion when you thought it was a rose ...is our fault. A weed is a weed.

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