To my son,

I believe one of things that I am suppose to do for you as your mother is to train you how to treat ladies and eventually your wife. Don’t get confused by others who say you should treat a lady just like another guy. No, honey. Please remember that most women still want to be treated with class and dignity.

First and foremost, open the door for a lady…and for anyone regardless of the sex or age. Even though she may insist that you don’t need to, open the car door for your lady. It will set you apart from others. Next, walk on the outside of a sidewalk, so your lady to be further from traffic. In doing so, you can “take one for the team” if a car drives in a puddle and splashes the sidewalk. On a side note, this is a must when walking with children, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. 😉

Give up your seat. It may seem like a no brainer, but sadly is not. If you are riding a train or in a place waiting where seating is limited, always give up your seat to a lady when present. This rule also works well for the elderly and physically handicapped. Remember to pick up your lady at her front door. Don’t have her meet you at the car. When out and about with your lady, introducing her to your friends and family is an absolute must. This welcomes her to the conversation and makes her feel comfortable. When leaving, assist a lady with putting on her coat. Always make sure that she gets home safely.

See, honey, chivalry is not dead. It is not old-fashioned. I knew you were a knight, the first day I held you. And, I know one day that you will be some lady’s knight and shining armor. You have a heart of gold and make sure your lady knows that she is more precious than rubies.

Love,
Your Mom