Do You Hold The Door Open For People

Lollers

I always try to hold the door open/let someone go ahead of me if they are elderly
or disabled. I usually get a nod of thanks, no bother.
Going day to day, I will hold the door open for the next person, like you all. Sometimes though, you hold the door open for another type, and wish you hadn't. Chatting on their mobile, ignoring your gesture. Others marching straight ahead, without making eye contact.
Frank Skinner was talking about this recently. When he holds the door open, and they ignore him. He calls after them with something like "no need to say thanks then ?. No. Cause you didn't"

Door holding thoughts ?

squod

Lollers wrote: »

Frank Skinnler

Wouldn't hold the door for him .....

wp_rathead

always get caught holding open for 1, then like 10-15 people come and I'm standing there like gob****e for bout 2mins

El Guapo!

Yeah all the time.
It's nice to be nice.

Sunnyisland

Yes I do and a bit of acknowledgement is appreciated which in the majority of cases one does get.

aaronjumper

I do if they are right behind me I won't do it if someones far off in the distance.
It doesn't matter if they are old or disabled I'll do it anyway because I am a nice person. And handsome.

1ZRed

Yeah I do. Doesn't take much to keep it open for someone who has a load of shopping or is old or whatever once in while.

There's actually some good buried in me! :P

mauzo

Always hold the door open for people, and if someone holds the door open for me I always say thank you and give them a big goofy grin!

tayto lover

aaronjumper wrote: »

I do if they are right behind me I won't do it if someones far off in the distance.
It doesn't matter if they are old or disabled I'll do it anyway because I am a nice person. And handsome.

and extremely modest

1ZRed

aaronjumper wrote: »

I do if they are right behind me I won't do it if someones far off in the distance.
It doesn't matter if they are old or disabled I'll do it anyway because I am a nice person. And handsome.

Modesty isn't wasted on you I see

juan.kerr

I pretty much always do. Most people acknowledge it and I asknowledge when someone else does it for me.

Occasionally it can be awkward - how long should you hold it e.g. if the person is 5 or more steps behind? Or when you are following the other person through multiple doors.

Once or twice I have said 'You're welcome' when someone doesn't say Thank You.

The tossers that don't wait for others to get off the DART before getting on are another matter. Especially if they push past the other people waiting to get on. I'll do something passive aggressive like block them from passing or not make room for them etc.

aaronjumper

tayto lover wrote: »

and extremely modest

1ZRed wrote: »

Modesty isn't wasted on you I see

Modesty takes up time that I don't have

Zab

wprathead wrote: »

always get caught holding open for 1, then like 10-15 people come and I'm standing there like gob****e for bout 2mins

You're doing it wrong

Lollers

juan.kerr wrote: »

Once or twice I have said 'You're welcome' when someone doesn't say Thanks .

I have said that too, but secretly I know the bastards don't care :mad:

Tombi!

Well yeah, I don't see why I wouldn't?

marshbaboon

I like to hold it open until they get to the door, then slam it closed and laugh.

Trigger13222

Hate when I hold the door for someone who is a fair bit away from the door feel like a tit standing there for ages.

mauzo

Trigger13222 wrote: »

Hate when I hold the door for someone who is a fair bit away from the door feel like a tit standing there for ages.

Then they have to do the awkward fast walk over, and are probably thinking ugh ffs thanks for making me run! I can open the door myself!!
And youre like, bahahaha run fatty!!

aaronjumper

syndeyfife wrote: »

Then they have to do the awkward fast walk over, and are probably thinking ugh ffs thanks for making me run! I can open the door myself!!
And youre like, bahahaha run fatty!!

You're sick and twisted. I like you.

tan11ie

Of course, it's just good manners & the fact that I'm naturally sooo nice.

1ZRed

syndeyfife wrote: »

Then they have to do the awkward fast walk over, and are probably thinking ugh ffs thanks for making me run! I can open the door myself!!
And youre like, bahahaha run fatty!!

Wasn't there a thread here not so long ago about obesity getting crazy bad?
I see nothing wrong with this, just doing your bit to keep the fuckers active like.

Props if you get them to break a sweat tbh!

mauzo

1ZRed wrote: »

Wasn't there a thread here not so long ago about obesity getting crazy bad?
I see nothing wrong with this, just doing your bit to keep the fuckers active like.

Props if you get them to break a sweat tbh!

You stand there, door in hand...check your watch, look at them. Obvious fake smile, look up at the ceiling, check your watch again, tap your foot.

There'll be skid marks on the floor the way they pelt over!

Colmustard

It depends what colour their skin is and what religion I think they might be.

Who doesn't hold open the door for people, its common manners?

Latchy

Yes I always have done and will continue to do so but if I /we were to think and analyze to much into it ,we might all become ignoramus's like the people who aren't so polite in public .

1ZRed

syndeyfife wrote: »

You stand there, door in hand...check your watch, look at them. Obvious fake smile, look up at the ceiling, check your watch again, tap your foot.

There'll be skid marks on the floor the way they pelt over!

Oh... You're a pro at this craic I see

aaronjumper

Colmustard wrote: »

It depends what colour their skin is and what religion I think they might be.

Who doesn't hold open the door for people, its common manners?

Really? Packing a bit of prejudice there are you?

ejmaztec

juan.kerr wrote: »

I pretty much always do. Most people acknowledge it and I asknowledge when someone else does it for me.

Occasionally it can be awkward - how long should you hold it e.g. if the person is 5 or more steps behind? Or when you are following the other person through multiple doors.

Once or twice I have said 'You're welcome' when someone doesn't say Thank You.

The tossers that don't wait for others to get off the DART before getting on are another matter. Especially if they push past the other people waiting to get on. I'll do something passive aggressive like block them from passing or not make room for them etc.

I generally drag the mannerless pigs back through the doorway and nail their heads to it if they don't kiss my feet for holding it open.


..or that's what I'd do if I grew a pair.:(

Latchy

Colmustard wrote: »

It depends what colour their skin is and what religion I think they might be.

Who doesn't hold open the door for people, its common manners?

aaronjumper wrote: »

Really? Packing a bit of prejudice there are you?

I think he was jesting and as he said '' who doesn't ? ...it's common manners '' .

DEFTLEFTHAND

Of course, I'm a gentleman of good breeding.

Colmustard

aaronjumper wrote: »

Really? Packing a bit of prejudice there are you?

I wasn't been serious, I just don't understand why someone wouldn't hold open the door for the next person. As I said its common manners.

Cassidy28

Yeah i always do, i don't mind if they don't say thank you, it's just something that i have always done.

aaronjumper

Latchy wrote: »

I think he was jesting and as he said '' who doesn't ? ...it's common manners '' .

Awwwwwww. . .

cometogether

Of course. Why wouldn't you?

Tombi!

aaronjumper wrote: »

Awwwwwww. . .

Don't be sad! I only hold it open for white males in a suit, otherwise I believe the other scum can open it themselves.

You can have a go at me now!

robman60

I always do. It's no real effort and it's a nice gesture I think.

SocSocPol

Cassidy28 wrote: »

Yeah i always do, i don't mind if they don't say thank you, it's just something that i have always done.

Same as that, I hold it open regardless of age or gender, how or whether people react is up to them.

Latchy

aaronjumper wrote: »

Awwwwwww. . .

Watch that revolving door doesn't hit your ass on the way out

aaronjumper

Brutal Deluxe wrote: »

Don't be sad! I only hold it open for white males in a suit, otherwise I believe the other scum can open it themselves.

You can have a go at me now!

Well I never, in this day and age! Neanderthal!
Politically correct! Rabble rabble!

Taking the moral high ground is a lot more work than I anticipated.

EDIT: Well played Latchy. Until we meet again!

Biggins

Yes I do.
Not looking for thanks - I am just hopeful that they in turn will do same for others.
Call me an optimist.

Tombi!

aaronjumper wrote: »

Well I never, in this day and age! Neanderthal!
Politically correct! Rabble rabble!

Taking the moral high ground is a lot more work than I anticipated.

Pathetic peasant! You're the type of scum that would wake up in the morning and wouldn't even put on a suit to open the bedroom door!

And you think I should hold it open for you!

It's easier for me, mostly cause I was serious

aaronjumper

Brutal Deluxe wrote: »

Pathetic peasant! You're the type of scum that would wake up in the morning and wouldn't even put on a suit to open the bedroom door!

And you think I should hold it open for you!

It's easier for me, mostly cause I was serious

Love it

DebDynamite

Would always hold a door open for someone and would always thank someone if they did the same for me .

Only last weekend I was coming back from Subway holding a bag of subs and drinks cup in each hand... some guy walked out of the front door of the apartment and practically slammed the door in my face. I was just a couple of steps away and he definately saw me even before he exited the door as it's glass and there's a little walkway up to the front door from the outside.

Ignorant f*uck :mad:

kfallon

DebDynamite wrote: »

Would always hold a door open for someone and would always thank someone if they did the same for me .

Only last weekend I was coming back from Subway holding a bag of subs and drinks cup in each hand... some guy walked out of the front door of the apartment and practically slammed the door in my face. I was just a couple of steps away and he definately saw me even before he exited the door as it's glass and there's a little walkway up to the front door from the outside.

Ignorant f*uck :mad:

Were they footlong meatball subways? I need to stop thinking about food today, i keep eating, I must have worms :pac:

rannerap

I always do. People do it for me and I always say thank you. Its just one of those things I thought everybody did. Rarely do I get a rude person who doesnt say thanks

DebDynamite

kfallon wrote: »

Were they footlong meatball subways? I need to stop thinking about food today, i keep eating, I must have worms :pac:

Mine was the meatball, but only a 6 inch. Can only be enjoyed in the privacy of your own home. Tomato sauce and southwest sauce all over my face. Oh yeah

mauzo

DebDynamite wrote: »

Mine was the meatball, but only a 6 inch. Can only be enjoyed in the privacy of your own home. Tomato sauce and southwest sauce all over my face. Oh yeah

Jealous

Zoria

Of course I do, it is ignorant not to.

Vicar in a tutu

Yes! , I do it automatically:pac:

EoghanIRL

I always do. It's called manners. I do however expect people to thank me.

Coffeeteasugar

Generally do, but gets my goat when people sail through without a thanks while you act as a concierge!

efb

yeah, why not.