Essay:Rules of Chivalry for Students

Teenagers (and adults) would benefit from a bit more chivalry in their behavior. For students, here are some suggested guidelines:

Boys

1. When you see a girl carrying something heavy, offer to carry it for her.
2. Stand up when a girl or woman enters the room.
3. Speak in a respectful manner in front of a girl.
4. Be appreciative when girls bake cookies for the entire class.
5. Compliment girls (appropriately).
6. Refrain from staring, commenting or whistling at attractive girls.
7. Open doors for girls and help them to sit down.
8. If on a date with a young lady, behave with respect and decorum. Imagine how you would feel if she were your sister.

Girls

1. Put your superior social skills to good use by welcoming others.
2. Do not attempt to embarrass anybody, as in trying to beat them in arm-wrestling or bragging that you did better on a test.
3. When a boy does help you, as in carrying something or opening a door, thank him.
4. Avoid gossip.
5. Dress modestly, not provocatively or suggestively.
6. Avoid profanity.