This morning a 30 something man offered his seat to 2 women that didn't take him up on it. This is not the first time I have observed that same scene. Caused me to think...is chivalry less practiced ... or has the practice of women in north american culture of self reliance and independence made it appear that way? ... no doubt it is a combination.
I watched The Tudors over the Christmas season and yes it is television so has a theatrical bias, but what I noticed was that women 'expected' chivalry and men were expected to behave that way.
The conclusion seems to be that we get what we expect? What am I expecting? What are you expecting? Love? Hurt? Abandonement? Loneliness? Happiness? Ecstasy? Joy? Peace? Contentment? I have recently set my expectations higher. Enough of setting them low to avoid disappointment! Disappointment happens even when expectations are low.
Set 'em high, Lo! Expect your Good, Lo! Chivalry is not dead, Lo, take up the offer, expect men to treat you well! Expect Love...be amazed!
Love, Lo
Lovely Lo! I just adore that you go there. I've awarded you a Stylish Blogger Award on my blog. Play along as much as you'd like. You rock sista!
ReplyDeletePrecious Allison! Thank you ... I am so honoured! I'm playin ... rock on.
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