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Something worth sharing happened to me today.
I was at a supermarket doing my weekly grocery shopping. Once I was done scanning all the shelves and filling my basket with my survival kit for the coming week, I proceeded towards the checkout counter. As I neared it, an old man was walking towards the same counter and I just stopped to let him go ahead of me. But, he stopped too and asked me to go instead. Meanwhile, I had my eyes on a product sitting on a shelf that I had missed during my sniff rounds and had half a mind to go and get it. Hence, I insisted that he go ahead. He hesitated for quite some time and then budged to it. However, during that time, I had dropped my plans of buying the product that had attracted me as well.

This was the short yet warm conversation that we had while we were both unloading our carts.

He (turning to me): This is wrong. It should always be 'Ladies First' you know??
Me: Aww, that's alright! And, anyhow, that bit is changing now.
He: (looking all concerned) But it shouldn't !!! It is a respect thing and it should never change.
Me: * speechless * *warm smile on my face * * warmest fuzzy feeling inside *

......payment done.....
He: (with a beautiful smile) Goodbye Dear :)
Me: Goodbye :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

There is something very different and special about the men of that generation. I have had the privilege of growing up in my grandfather's care and had observed him closely then. I have also been around when he had his friends over. One common thing in all of them apart from their simplicity was chivalry. They all knew how to treat a lady and no, it wasn't limited to just theirs. Something that I feel reduced with our parents' generation and has reduced further down in ours. However, having said this, I, in no way am accusing men of these two generations of treating women badly. All I am highlighting is the importance of mannerisms and grooming; all the while, being well aware that there are such mentionable changes in the behaviors of women as well.
I am open to hearing about that if you do have something in mind.
All I wanted to share for now was that I met an old gentleman who put a smile on my face and made my day and that I am grateful to him for that.

Here's hoping all of you had a great day as well.
Keep smiling and spread that smile around you.
Cheers!