It’s a shame that this archaic attitude is still alive in modern society. Whilst I can’t recall many examples of it amongst my peers, I was faced with it last week whilst on holidays. I must confess that it came from the mouth of a 75 year old man. 

His comments managed to offend many of the young women in the lodge. Whilst not grotesque, they were sufficient to make the women feel uncomfortable. Hiding behind the notion that it is ok to be a dirty old man. They found it to be offensive enough to make comment to me on a couple of occasions. 

I think the thing that highlighted the issue further was that a gentleman of 80 years was also staying in the club. His behavior was impeccable. The type of gentleman I aspire to be. He would head out after dinner with one of his mates to have a few rum and cokes and a dance. He could be seen dancing with numerous young women on the dance floor. All the time displaying fine manners and a good attitude. No hands below the waist or above the small of the back. And just an all round really nice guy. Still ripping up the race course and mountain at 80!

It is not hard to open a door and let people pass before you. Nor is it difficult to take a ladies jacket and pull her seat for her. I recently learned a lady should always finish her meal before the man. Small gestures of respect.

Whilst it is sad to see that chauvinism is still alive, it is great to see that there is still chivalry to show it up