Door oh Door!

Salam all.

Look at my title. Well, the main character in my story is not going to be that door. However the door is also a part of my story. So, listen well for all that will be said is important for all men out there (notice the word men instead of guys?).

Anyway, my story will not be complete if I do not address all of you, a very important question. A question that will serve as the main opening for my story. A man is a man, but is he a gentleman?

Now what does gentleman means? Some say son of ruler, some say a prince, and some say noble.

Be it a gentleman or proper man or whatever you call it, the main purpose of this character is subjective. But if I have to tell you one, it is a person that can brings you comfort or conveniences. As Cardinal Newman would say:

A true gentleman in like manner carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast --- all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all restraint, or suspicion, or gloom, or resentment; his great concern being to make every one at his ease and at home.

And I agree, for it has happened to me once. In fact, it was just yesterday. I'd just arrived to my class and I was looking for my group mate. But he wasn't there. So I decided to look outside. I put my bag and I walked towards the door (ah...the door). Then one of my classmate - a guy I should tell you - walked in. After a few steps he stopped at the side, and just stood there. The eyes do what they always do so, I looked at him. He replied my look and then he moved towards the door and opened it for me. He probably realized that I was going out.

Please. Do not think that I was hoping for him to get the door for me. No, that wasn't what the 'look' was for. Like I said, the eyes are only doing their job. I didn't even expect him to walked back to the door and open it for me. Yes, I was taken aback. Not a lot of gentlemen can be found these days. But perhaps I'm just being bias.

Forgive me. I am only say telling you this story because of another story. Another door episode. But with a different character.

I was walking toward my class and then I reached for the door and opened it. Again I was taken aback. No, this time I am the gentleman. The moment I open the door, one of my classmates - a guy of course - walks in.

Now I am not trying to be giddy. I'm not even trying to compare these two situations. I am merely making a point as to what a gentleman is. But remember, I am being bias. However, I have gone through similar stories as the first one.

I leave it all to you to do the comparison. Then only you can answer the question earlier.

HAVE A NICE DAY...