Pluggers by Rick McKee for October 24, 2019

if she was just entering the store as he was exiting, good timing

A plugger does this because a plugger knows that it’s uncouth to let the door slam in the face of the person after him or her.:D

Real Pluggers follow one rule – treat others as you would expect to be treated.

it’s called manners…..

Nothing like “Please” and “Thank-You” ! Those two sayings make life better for all :-)

Alas, the younger generation has forgotten all of the above.

At the gym I go to almost all of the members & staff hold the door for anyone coming or going no matter which way that person is going. Also almost everyone says thank you & you’re welcome. That includes the young,younger & my group the seniors. I attend a Silver Class & the whole class is not only friendly but watches out for each other. You see someone with an armload of one piece of equipment while another has a different set. Sometimes we might end up with duplicates as we’re all so busy helping each other.

Kudos to the lady for holding the door the right way: pulling it open & standing back out of the way so the other person can go through. When the door opens outward, you go through first & hold the door while standing back out of the way.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I’m a 60-something woman who’s always liked holding doors for other people. Don’t ask me why…maybe just because it’s such an easy thing to do & always gets a smile & thanks.

I’ve always believed that the first person to arrive at the door should open it and hold it for anyone who is close behind them, male or female. The only exception to this is with my husband. He insists on opening the door for me all the time, so I wait patiently to one side of the door while he opens the door. And I always say “thank you”!

It’s Simply Common Courtesy and Respect,of which We Need More Of ! Less of " It’s All About Me ! ". :-) You-all Have a Great Day and Be Safe !

Chivalry isn’t dead, it’s just gone unisex!

Oh man! My Mother was Old School. We were taught, on no uncertain terms, that we always held the door open for a lady or the elderly. I still do this. Always. And, sadly, have noted a distinct absence of people simply saying “thank you” as they pass by. And anyone under 30? Forget about it. You’ll receive neither thanks or anyone holding a door open for you. We have become a nation of vulgarians.

I always like to say that my mother raised her daughter (me) to be a gentleman.