Chivalry

I've been pondering the nature of chivalry recently. Not really the traditional chivalry that was just a code to keep in check a bunch of murderous rapists otherwise known as knights. I mean the modern idea of chivalry. I've come to the conclusion that the grand, flowery gestures are not nearly as good as a simple considerate act. Chivalry seems an excuse to playact as a noble person so others can point to you and say "Aren't they nice?" But real chivalry should be something that only benefits the other person.

This isn't to say I think people should start slamming doors in other people's faces. But the person should be just as courteous in private.