amy....I think that men of his age group were taught that "civilized men" did specific things to show their respect....opening car doors; helping with their wraps; pulling out chairs at the dinner table; assisting them over mud puddles (lol); carrying their packages; preparing and saddling up the horse; walking on the outside of the sidewalk; always allowing the lady to "go first" in all matters..a nd never using salty language in the presence of women.
This was officially spelled out by the likes of Gloria Vanderbilt....etc.....
I think that younger men may have let some of this go by the wayside as gender roles have blurred, somewhat....
However, I believe that men who have respect still have ways of showing it...
You can just tell when someone cares about and respects you...as opposed to someone who doesn't.....
I agree that being treated with care and attention feels good...r.e.a.l good!
dandylion