Originally Posted by
langleybaston
Might this be [I make so daring] a part conssequence of the equality sought so earnestly? I hope not, but many men no longer see women as frail ladies, to be protected, given precedence through doors, given seats on transport, and walked on the inside, away from the road edge?
Were the old blokes here the last generation to have these simple courtesies drummed into them?
I have known women bridling at being deferred to, demanding equality. Perhap the Law of Unintended Consequences is working.
NB. This is not the argument "she was all tarted uo, short skirts, and flashing her knockers, so she was asking for it"
Much more subtle than that.
Once when a group of rowdy teenagers approached I would cross the road unless there was a girl with them.
I felt that a female would be a moderating influence on the boys. Now I think girls have become boys and boys have become girls and I cross the road. I'm a bit old fashioned and am fiercely protective of female relatives.
I believe that this Sqn Ldr should be a guest at Colchester as well. They know a lot about custodial hospitality.