And a gentleman went in front of the lady up the stairs. (The lady following) Ah! Can you remember why? And can you explain it in the polite and tactful way it was explained to me?
A gentleman would always light a lady's cigarette.
Seated gentlemen always arose when a lady stood up or entered a room.
Times have changed.
Some years ago in the vicinity of the Adelaide law courts, I was told that the male lawyers never opened doors for women or performed any of the gentlemanly functions. Lest they be accused of gender discrimination.
I'd like to see a case like that up before the courts.
Cheers