As title, How far is to far for holding a door open for someone?
I personally think anything over 45 degrees is obscene :disappointed:
Sometimes I will do it up to 10 metres. Usually though I will make an effort to hold it for men as often as women to avoid preference. If you only do it for the opposite sex in a company it can be regarded as sexist, unless its the boss - in which case its tree climbing ;)
No more than 5-10 seconds away.
Ive seen Chinese (or Oriental anyway) people walking together, one approaches the door, opens it walks through and lets it slam in the face of their companion, who doesnt so much as blink.
I think what poses a much bigger problem is manual revolving door etiquette, for which it appears that every man for himself is the order of the day.
what is this politeness you speak of?
if someones directly behind me ill hold the door open, depends if im in a rush
Yeah, I get this at work alot if Ive just had to pop outside on the way back in I always end up holding the door open. If theyre not on the raised path coming up to the door (about 7-8 metres) then I wont bother. I have things to do! Usually Ill just let it close if I think the door will be fully shut by the time they get there :)
And I almost always say something if Ive stood holding a door waiting for a customer to go through and they dont say anything. Theyll get a very sarcastic "THANKYOU." from me.
Quote from: Clockd 0NeI personally think anything over 45 degrees is obscene :disappointed:
My thoughts exactly :mrgreen:
i dont hold doors open for people. people hold them open for me.
Quote from: Cornholioi dont hold doors open for people. people hold them open for me.
Avoid walking behind you near doors then
Quote from: Cornholioi dont hold doors open for people. people hold them open for me.
She cant open doors for people because her chest always enters the room before the rest of her :mrgreen:
exactly!! its always in the way!!
waiting more than 2 or 3 seconds goes abit awkward
If you have to ask, youre trying too hard.
Quote from: DEViANCEwaiting more than 2 or 3 seconds goes abit awkward
But if she was fit?
If shes fit its pretty obvious what youre trying to achieve, I still wouldnt wait, thats superficial.
"Sorry, I only hold the door open for attractive people, youre an ugly bar steward, so good day." SLAM!
Quote from: Clockd 0Ne"Sorry, I only hold the door open for attractive people, youre an ugly bar steward, so good day." SLAM!
Id do that just for the comedy value! :D
If they are 3 seconds away, Ill hold the door open.
Ill also say "After you", either male or female, I normally find its the upper management that dont say thank you, then I will say a sarcy "Oh, Thank you" Might explain why the upper management dont like me to much.
I just hold doors for people but you get it wrong occasionally and the person approaching has to do a gay little jog or you have to stand there looking like a pillock.
[Yes, I used the word pillock - and Id do it again god dammit!]
why is it every thread that gayle writes in ends up talking about her luscious melons?
Jaimz :rock:
Quote from: Jaimzwhy is it every thread that gayle writes in ends up talking about her luscious melons?
Jaimz :rock:
Because people cant help not talk about them? Except me of course 8)
Quote from: Cornholioi dont hold doors open for people. people hold them open for me.
are you in a wheelchair then?
If someones carrying sommink heavy Ill hold it open. Otherwise if the person is sober and has at least one working arm then they can open the door themselves.
Quote from: Clockd 0NeQuote from: Cornholioi dont hold doors open for people. people hold them open for me.
She cant open doors for people because her chest always enters the room before the rest of her :mrgreen:
How long will you be holding the door for her then? :D
Quote from: SteveFbut you get it wrong occasionally and the person approaching has to do a gay little jog
Quote from: Jaimzwhy is it every thread that gayle writes in ends up talking about her luscious melons?
I remember one very fit woman do the little jog thing, except no bra on and a thin white blouse, me and a colleague suffered severe shock from the earthquake like movements...
Quote from: SeriousQuote from: SteveFbut you get it wrong occasionally and the person approaching has to do a gay little jog
Quote from: Jaimzwhy is it every thread that gayle writes in ends up talking about her luscious melons?
I remember one very fit woman do the little jog thing, except no bra on and a thin white blouse, me and a colleague suffered severe shock from the earthquake like movements...
Did time seem to slow?