Holding the door for people

5starpool

When I'm going through a door I generally look to see if there is someone behind me. If there is someone close by, I hold it open. If they are further back sometimes I wait and hold it, sometimes not, depending on mood and my rush at the time.

The times when I do hold it for a few seconds, I'm always amused and bemused in equal measure by people who nearly run to the door. Why bother? I get why they think they are doing it, i.e. to not make you wait too long holding it, but I don't hold the door open to make people run, I hold it open to be helpful, especially if it is a work door where you may have to press a buzzer or use a card to get through, or a heavy door.

When someone holds a door open for me I just walk as normal and say thanks when I get there. I'd rather open it myself than rush up to it like a grateful puppy. I still don't get why people bother to do this. It's nice to be nice, but if I'm try to be nice to someone, I don't want to see them more troubled to get to the door that I am holding open than it would take to open the door themselves. It is counter intuitive, and likely to be an incentive to only hold doors open for those in close proximity when you go through.

It does open up the possibility though during times of boredom of seeing how far people will rush and put themselves out just because someone is holding a door open for you. Women on a wet footpath in high heels offer bags of potential for many laughs in this regard, although I haven't actually been quite bored enough to do this yet.

Has anyone here any funny stories about people falling while running to a door that has been held open for them?

fedor.2.

nah

AnonoBoy

5starpool wrote: »

Has anyone here any funny stories about people falling while running to a door that has been held open for them?

This one time there was a person running to a door that was being held open for them and they fell.

















So to answer your question: No, not really.

Minstrel27

I only ranted this morning about ignorant ***** who wont even acknowledge you holding a door open for them.

Adam

they are trying to return the favor by not delaying you further than they have to.

find something worth giving out about, jaysus :rolleyes:

Duggy747

Opening the door for someone, waiting for them to come and then they don't even aknowledge your good deed.

*thumps them in back of head*

Your welcome!!

ejmaztec

Minstrel27 wrote: »

I only ranted this morning about ignorant ***** who wont even acknowledge you holding a door open for them.

The bastards! It's worth following them to the next door and pushing them out the way, so that you can get through first, and stand on the other side of the door for ten minutes holding it shut!

CrazyRabbit

I used to hold the door open for everyone. I'd stand there for ages just holding the door. Most people never even said thanks.

I hated working as a doorman at that hotel.

Jesus Wept

If I see you a way off in the distance OP, I'm going to hold the door open for absolutely ages until you get near, then let it close. Slowroll, gtfo.

AnonoBoy

I hold automatic doors open for people sometimes. It really confuses them.

smodgley

when i hold a door open and people dont say thanks i always say in a loud voice '' you're welcome'' they usually say what ??? i then add '' oh sorry. i thought you said thank you''...........the look on some of their faces !:D

azezil

5starpool wrote: »

...especially if it is a work door where you may have to press a buzzer or use a card to get through....

Tut tut. Security might have a thing or two to say to you about that!

anniehoo

5starpool wrote: »

The times when I do hold it for a few seconds, I'm always amused and bemused in equal measure by people who nearly run to the door. Why bother? I'd rather open it myself than rush up to it like a grateful puppy.

FFS! If i see you holding open a door im going to slow my walk to a crawl, stop to check the time and when i get near to you (while you're still standing like a tool holding open the door) do a U turn and go "oh, sorry about that ive changed my mind". You'll be one pissed off puppy then!

Mozoltov!

Next time they start running turn in to a drill sergeant.

"That's not how you run through a door!!! Do I look like I've got all day!!! Yore ma is in this next room and if you don't get your fat ass over here double time, I'm gonna be givin' it to her double time. Now move move move move move move you worthless sack!!!!

smokedeels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_td1X_c5Gg

fonecrusher1

smokedeels wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_td1X_c5Gg

Forkin brilliant.^:D

Whats this? Australians can be funny!

smokedeels

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

Forkin brilliant.^:D

Whats this? Australians can be funny!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Micallef_P%28r%29ogram%28me%29

Good show, the Paramount Comedy Channel used to screen it.

Hail 2 Da Thief

Some guy popping his automatic door cherry!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYXuXe_DK14

Wompa1

Minstrel27 wrote: »

I only ranted this morning about ignorant ***** who wont even acknowledge you holding a door open for them.

That or when you let someone into your lane and they don't acknowledge you. grrr

garv123

Wompa1 wrote: »

That or when you let someone into your lane and they don't acknowledge you. grrr

i seen a guy yesterday drive up along the outside lane past all the queue on the inside lane pretending he was going to turn off right and then switched his indicator to pull into the other lane after skipping all the traffic. the car he was trying to get in ahead of quickly pulled up and closed the gap and so did all the other traffic behind knowing he was been a Pr1ck trying so skip them all so in the end he had to turn right when more cars who were going right pulled up behind him. served him right hate people who try to do that



i also like holding door open when the fat guy behind u is a good bit away and he does that little kind of run to be polite to get tot the door

Wompa1

garv123 wrote: »

i seen a guy yesterday drive up along the outside lane past all the queue on the inside lane pretending he was going to turn off right and then switched his indicator to pull into the other lane after skipping all the traffic. the car he was trying to get in ahead of quickly pulled up and closed the gap and so did all the other traffic behind knowing he was been a Pr1ck trying so skip them all so in the end he had to turn right when more cars who were going right pulled up behind him. served him right hate people who try to do that



i also like holding door open when the fat guy behind u is a good bit away and he does that little kind of run to be polite to get tot the door

Yeah that's Pr1ckish alright. A couple of times I've tried to switch lanes early on and not been allowed in with a roundabout behind me and have had to drive up, but I would never chance getting to the very top of the queue that's just cheeky.

Ghetto Cornetto

Someone holds a door for you and you don't acknowledge it?

Die in a fire.

chin_grin

Rrrrrright, ta.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg5MJyEHKGo

jetpack101

Minstrel27 wrote: »

I only ranted this morning about ignorant ***** who wont even acknowledge you holding a door open for them.

It drives me mad when you hold a door open for someone and they don't say thank you. A little bit of being nice can go a very long way.

From my own experience, I found that women are more likely to be rude by not saying thank you or letting the door close when you are walking in right behind them. My wife also experienced this when she would be getting on the bus with a buggy. She said 80% of women would just push past you while most men would give you a hand.

Over all I think some people are just rude by nature but the vast majority are pretty much OK. Men and women both.

FoxT

For Gentlemen
- hold the door open, friendly smile to acknowledge any thanks received.

For pervs
-Hold door open only for attractive women wearing skirts.
As they pass, quick check boobs/eyes/waist-hip ratio then stare at their asses & fantasise briefly about whether they are going commando/waxed/wearing thong/stockings/suspenders. If they are good fantasy fodder then quit holding the door as soon as they pass through & follow them. Do this regardless of any others coming in, even if a bit of barging is required.

For chavs
-hold door open only for people who look like they need it - elderly, slow-moving, mum with buggy, etc. Take all the goodness out of the gesture by burping/farting/picking your nose as they pass.


For Limerick Chavs
- Same as for chavs BUT - At critical moment stun them by slamming the door HARD in their faces. Grab the handbag & run off gleefully.

the purple tin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhRRqxC8ZXc

Saruman

I always do, as long as there is someone behind me of course.

CrazyRabbit

My friend got really upset because I held the door open for him the other day. Granted, he was in the passenger seat and we were driving at 60mph on the M50.

W.Shakes-Beer

im very good with the whole thing of holding the door, like the gent that i am. :cool:

Axe Rake

Was strolling along in college today and i looked up ahead as a fella was coming out of the building i was just walking towards.

I was about 10m away and usually people would just open the door and walk on because by the time anyone would reach the door at that distance the other person could have walked on for 3 seconds or so.

Anyway this guy stopped, held the door open and waited until i got there :pac:

Thanks man

Mr Benevolent

I generally try to hold doors closed.

Leelaa22

Confab wrote: »

I generally try to hold doors closed.

People do that to me in my college with the relvolving doors!!!!!!!
:eek:

OutlawPete

5starpool wrote: »

Has anyone here any funny stories about people falling while running to a door that has been held open for them?

Had a poll on it few months back

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055853821

starbelgrade

garv123 wrote: »

i seen a guy yesterday drive up along the outside lane past all the queue on the inside lane pretending he was going to turn off right and then switched his indicator to pull into the other lane after skipping all the traffic. the car he was trying to get in ahead of quickly pulled up and closed the gap and so did all the other traffic behind knowing he was been a Pr1ck trying so skip them all so in the end he had to turn right when more cars who were going right pulled up behind him. served him right hate people who try to do that



i also like holding door open when the fat guy behind u is a good bit away and he does that little kind of run to be polite to get tot the door

That's a bit rich - you calling other people pricks for their lack of respect for others.

Leelaa22

OutlawPete wrote: »

Had a poll on it few months back

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055853821

I think chivalry is dying... but not dead. The few men out there who still hold the door open make the whole experience extra memorable.

KeithM89_old

Leelaa22 wrote: »

People do that to me in my college with the relvolving doors!!!!!!!
:eek:

Guilty! :D - stick my foot out to suddenly stop it - but only to people who look like an ass or people i know

starbelgrade

Leelaa22 wrote: »

I think chivalry is dying... but not dead. The few men out there who still hold the door open make the whole experience extra memorable.

Cripes. I thought everyone held the door open for women. I do it all the time.

Leelaa22

KeithM89 wrote: »

Guilty! :D - stick my foot out to suddenly stop it - but only to people who look like an ass or people i know

I guess that means I look like an ass
ahhhh fu...
Hey if you are one of the guys in college doing that to me.. STOP :mad:
*shakes fist*

KeithM89_old

Leelaa22 wrote: »

I guess that means I look like an ass
ahhhh fu...
Hey if you are one of the guys in college doing that to me.. STOP :mad:
*shakes fist*

oh okay...

Leelaa22

starbelgrade wrote: »

Cripes. I thought everyone held the door open for women. I do it all the time.

Fu** sake is it just me??
Do I rate as an Elton John on the politeness/attractiveness ratio !

Leelaa22

KeithM89 wrote: »

oh okay...

Good or else the foot would have went down and sh1t would have gotten real!











It really wouldn't have, I'm a wimp

KeithM89_old

Leelaa22 wrote: »

It really wouldn't have, I'm a wimp

Theres your problem right there! - smack the next person who doesnt hold it open, make a scene and everyone will hold it for you in future

Worked for me!

OutlawPete

Leelaa22 wrote: »

I think chivalry is dying... but not dead. The few men out there who still hold the door open make the whole experience extra memorable.

And the few women that say thanks, makes it worthwhile

Leelaa22

KeithM89 wrote: »

Theres your problem right there! - smack the next person who doesnt hold it open, make a scene and everyone will hold it for you in future

Worked for me!

Yes cause everyone holds the door open for the crazy girl on campus
*Crazy eyes*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lCIv9t9oG4

OutlawPete wrote:

And the few women that say thanks, makes it worthwhile

Man you ever hold the door open for me I will definately say thank you. You wont know its me and I wont know its you, but ill say thank you and youll know

Nemanja91

When I was in America and you held the door for someone they would almost want to shake your hand, a lot of the time here if you hold the door for someone you might get a bad look!

Leelaa22

Nemanja91 wrote: »

When I was in America and you held the door for someone they would almost want to shake your hand, a lot of the time here if you hold the door for someone you might get a bad look!

I think thats just americans in general... I find them a bit too friendly at times.

**Timbuk2**

Americans are great! Once I parked the car, got out and an American stopped me and told me I did a great job in parking and that she can never 'reverse' in. It was an embarrassing moment!

But yea, I always hold the door open for people unless they are too far behind - I don't want to rush them. There's this one guy I'm friends with who always opens the door and steps back to let the people behind him in ahead of him - a really nice thing to do. I usually don't bother.

What sometimes annoys me though is when somebody is ahead of you, a bit too far away to consider holding the door open, so they give it an extra push. However, this is nearly worse as it means that the door closes from a more extreme position, therefore when I get to it, it is moving fast and is nearly closed. It would have been easier if they didn't do it at all! But then again I worry about small things :P

Leelaa22

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

Americans are great! Once I parked the car, got out and an American stopped me and told me I did a great job in parking and that she can never 'reverse' in. It was an embarrassing moment!

But yea, I always hold the door open for people unless they are too far behind - I don't want to rush them. There's this one guy I'm friends with who always opens the door and steps back to let the people behind him in ahead of him - a really nice thing to do. I usually don't bother.

What sometimes annoys me though is when somebody is ahead of you, a bit too far away to consider holding the door open, so they give it an extra push. However, this is nearly worse as it means that the door closes from a more extreme position, therefore when I get to it, it is moving fast and is nearly closed. It would have been easier if they didn't do it at all! But then again I worry about small things :P

Its the little things that count, we are fighting the big fights here in AH

TequilaMockingBird

Leelaa22 wrote: »

Its the little things that count, we are fighting the big fights here in AH

Like your sig little lady?

I was going into a builders yard today with my daughter. She automatically held the door open for a burly builder entering. I high-fived myself at her manners, didn't cross my mind whether it was a male or female.

fonecrusher1

I have a very fair system.

Very good looking girl - hold the door open though shes a good 30ft away.
Complete random stranger within 8ft - i'l push the door open & release with the intent that the person will catch it etc. Im not holding the door open till they get to the door, that looks dumb.
Complete random stranger who is within 4ft - i will hold the door open.
Ugly bird - does not compute. ERROR standby..
Fatty - does not compute. ERROR standby..

TequilaMockingBird

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

I have a very fair system.

Very good looking girl - hold the door open though shes a good 30ft away.
Complete random stranger within 8ft - i'l push the door open & release with the intent that the person will catch it etc. Im not holding the door open till they get to the door, that looks dumb.
Complete random stranger who is within 4ft - i will hold the door open.
Ugly bird - does not compute. ERROR standby..
Fatty - does not compute. ERROR standby..

I thought you WERE a girl. Must be the name.