#175 - Keeping chivalry alive, leading by example!

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In this episode I get into keeping chivalry alive by leading by example. It is well know that our kids learn from us by watching. To see it in real time is on another level. Provng once again that communication is mostly non-verbal, enjoy!

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Chivalry: Why Society Desperately Needs It (Even Though It Pretends It Doesn’t)

Ah, chivalry—the ancient art of basic human decency wrapped up in a fancy name. Once upon a time, people held doors open, said “please” and “thank you,” and—brace yourself—actually cared about how they treated others. Shocking, right? Fast forward to today, and those little gestures are becoming as rare as a social media argument that actually ends in agreement. But who needs courtesy, respect, or basic kindness when we have smartphones to stare at instead of making eye contact with real humans?

Respect: The Ancient Concept We Keep Forgetting

Once upon a time, people believed in showing respect to others just because it was the decent thing to do. But hey, why bother when you can just demand respect without actually giving it? Chivalry was never about enforcing outdated gender roles—it was about treating people well. But sure, let’s call it “problematic” while simultaneously complaining about how rude everyone is these days. Makes perfect sense.

Stronger Relationships? Nah, Let’s Just Ghost People Instead!

Back in the day, chivalry meant putting in effort—holding doors, offering a kind word, or maybe just acknowledging another human being’s existence. But let’s be real, that’s way too much work. Why build strong relationships when you can just swipe left or send a vague “u up?” text at 2 AM? Who needs meaningful connections when you can have emotionally detached situationships?

Chivalry Is for Everyone (Yes, Even You, Karen)

One of the biggest myths about chivalry is that it’s just for men to be nice to women. Newsflash: kindness isn’t gender-exclusive. Literally anyone can be chivalrous—holding doors, helping someone carry a heavy load, or maybe just not being a jerk. It’s called being a decent human, but apparently, that’s a radical concept now.

The Fall of Courtesy: A Modern Tragedy

Let’s face it, society is in a full-blown courtesy crisis. People would rather shove past you to grab a latte than say “excuse me.” Online interactions are basically just a contest to see who can be the most offended, and don’t even get me started on the death stare you get for daring to let someone merge in traffic. Chivalry may not be dead, but it’s definitely on life support.

The Super Difficult Solution (Hint: It’s Not Difficult at All)

Here’s a wild idea—just be nice. That’s it. No grand gestures, no medieval armor required. Just hold a door, say thank you, or maybe try acknowledging someone’s existence without rolling your eyes. If we all put in the bare minimum effort, society might just feel a little less like a never-ending episode of a reality show where everyone is out to one-up each other in rudeness.

So, should we keep chivalry alive? Only if we want a world where people don’t act like self-absorbed gremlins. But hey, if you prefer chaos, by all means—keep pretending kindness is outdated. Just don’t complain when no one holds the door for you.