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Originally Posted by herr_oberst
Listen, I have manners, I hold doors open for ANY woman, I say please and thank you, I try to be polite.
But, when I'm standing at the auto zone, wearing flip flops, cargo shorts and a tee shirt that says "Van Halen, World Tour 1988", PLEASE do not call me a gentleman.
I'm talking about the counterman saying to his colleague; "Bob, I think the Gentleman over there is next."
How about just "Bob, that man is next."
The overuse of the term has caused it to sound condescending or/or patronizing and I'm tired of it.
Rant over.
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Geeze, Give someone else who is trying to be polite a break, will you?
I urge service staff to never judge someone by their dress, posture, facial features or expression, race, or accessories.
If you think the term "Gentleman" was meant to be condescending or patronizing, it must have been delivered with a whole dose of sarcasm.
As stated above, at least the staff noticed and acknowledged you. In this day and age that is something to be happy about.
Oh heck, I'm just glad young women smile at me. I try not to think it's because I remind them of their Grand dad.
Hang in there.
Les