Now that the boundaries have changed in terms of equality, chivalry should no longer be about 'protecting' a woman (in trivial situations should as walking on the footpath) but about consideration for all people such as getting up from one's for an elder or holding the door open for a man or woman.

Marie, Paris,

Chivalry? Sexism? Feminism? I wouldn't worry your pretty little heads about it.

Eric Skelton, Cardiff, Wales

I personally think that chivalry is something very important for mthe majority of women in our society. I agree with her when she says that opening the door politetly and gently can be the starting point of a romance. Our social behaviour has a psychological underlying meaning.

Angel Villares, CACERES, SPAIN

Polite male offers woman his seat, she silently accepts. ''Beg pardon," says the man. "I didn't say anything' woman replies. "My mistake", says man, 'I thought you said
Thank you."

John DEAN, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

I honestly feel that a little bit of old fashion values is a bad thing so lets return to holding doors or chairs as they sit and generally being polite to Ladies ,
Sadly theres a younger type of girl about that are rough neck type and i find it hard doing it for them ,respect is earnt .

Tony Winchester, Southend, G.B.

Talk about sexist. thank god shivalry is dead, there is not enough room for the sexist feminism and the sexist idea that men should be shivalrous as well.

What is it that women do for men chivalry based, valentines ect. Nothing. The days of just being a woman is over over over.

Steve, Sydney, Australia

I actually find chivalry deeply sexist, because it is the preferential treatment of one gender over another. Most women wouldn't accept negative discrimination. Why would they feel entitled to positive discrimination? You can't have it both ways.

John F, London,

I prefer redheads, smart & beautiful. Perhaps i should move to the uk n hook in with some rangas there

mike, melbourne, australia,

I don't think they find it Patronizing at all. We still love a guy who is chivalrous and makes us feel like a princess so carry on boys! I'm all for men holding the door open and treating the ladies . . .it's nice to see that it still does happen.

Jennifer Hamilton, London,

Modern women consider this patronizing , don't they? At least they do 'officially' because it would be seen as treating women differently. Or is it a case yet again of women saying they want one thing but actually wanting something else deep down? My guess is the later. Make up your mind, "luv".

Andy, South , UK