quote:Originally posted by Olivet: Sometimes, people suck. Suckage is not a gender-specific trait.
Exactly. There is no action so right or so perfect that it is a shield against other people -- unfortunately, no matter what you do, you cannot ensure you will not have to deal with other people, warts and all. This is the way of all things, not just gender issues.
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I thought the standing up when a respected person enters the room was so that you could greet the person on their level. I was taught that it is polite to do this with anyone older, of the opposite gender or with the job you want. Pretty much, anyone you would say "usted" to. I also thought that the standing was accompanied by a handshake, high-five or hug for family members, which is awkward to do from a sitting position.
I am a little baffled that it could be to help the other person sit down. But then, I've always been baffled with helping people with their seats. Unless they are infirmed somehow, a person should be able to scoot their chair four inches forward.
I also open the door for everyone. I am always highly amused by the machismos that get uncomfortable as they pass me bowing them in. (I like to bow too. Being overly formal is a constant source of amusement.)
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