According to a common definition, chivalry is “the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.”
The word is usually associated with the medieval institution of knighthood when knights’ and gentlewomen’s behaviors were governed by chivalrous social codes.” Today, however, we understand chivalry as a courtesy and gentleness to women.
Little acts do wonders: from waiting for a woman to sit before a man does, to help her with a coat to let her go through a door first. Having said that it’s subject to debate whether chivalry is still relevant today in a world where we put gender equality before other things.
So while you think about where you stand in this discussion (and share your thoughts below!) scroll down for Bored Panda’s list of pics showing chivalrous men in action.
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A Couple Of Months Ago, An Elderly Lady Asked Me To Walk Her Home Because She Was Scared She Was Going To Slip On The Ice. Now I Walk Her Home Almost Every Day
Based on my experience with grannies it's the other way round
Load More Replies...I think the main thing to mention is not just that he's nice to this lady, but that he's kind. I read that recently here on bored panda (some article about dating kind guys instead of 'nice' guys. That there's a difference between nice and kind with 'nice' having a transactional connotation where as kindness is given without the expectation of repayment.
"Warms the cockles of your heart" I'm not sure what the cockles of my heart are, but they are definitely warmed! So lovely!
A cockle is a chamber of a kiln, particularly a kiln used for drying barley or oats. Since the heart is composed of chambers, and kilns get warm, it could be in reference to this. But this could also refer to the cochleae cordis, which is a medieval Latin term for the heart's ventricles. So it's possible the word "cockle" here could be a corruption of "cochlea".
Load More Replies...I know right? I mean, how many bananas tall is that guy? 😉
Load More Replies...The Good Son
His mother has done a mighty fine job in raising this little lad.
Load More Replies...Yesterday a man said: if I go with the train, I see these whole families with kids sitting. Why don't these kids stand up for me? Ehm because it's way easier for an adult to stand and not fall. 2 guys stood up for my kids when the train was full. So sweet. I give my seat to a kid too. One boy acted so surprised.
Somehow I find it kind of sad that such a young child acts so maturely and takes on the responsibility for the well-being of his mother to such an extent. That doesn't feel quite right to me, because it's supposed to be the other way around.
My guess is that she's equally considerate of him. Whenever I get sick or even just have a headache, my kids are so sweet to me. They tuck me in and sing me songs and give me kisses on my forehead, just like I do for them.
Load More Replies...Such great manners at such a young age, we all need to teach our kids this
Off topic... how did you get the heart emoji in your post? I'm asking in a good way. :-)
Load More Replies...Props To That Guy
Just to also add to this. He went to the woman to tell her what was going on. Rather than exercise some toxic masculinity and immediately confront the boyfriend.
The right thing to do, instead of the useless "But not all men are the same"
Chivalry refers to the medieval knights' code of honor that references a range of male behaviors. According to Texas A&M literary historian Jennifer Wollock, in the middle ages, European literature featured knights and kings as protectors of women.
For example, In Geoffrey of Monmouth’s “History of the Kings of Britain” of 1138, King Arthur kills the rapist giant of Mont-Saint-Michel. A few decades later, the French poet Chrétien de Troyes portrays Sir Lancelot casting aside reputation, glory and treasured warhorses to save the kidnapped Queen Guinevere. Wollock argues that “such popular tales of chivalry pressured aristocrats to adopt the chivalric code – to some extent.”
An Invoice From A Fantastic Gentleman Named James Anderson From The UK, After Fixing An Elderly Lady’s Boiler
Depher does exactly this, all the time. It's a growing network. https://www.depher.com/
6-Year-Old Boy Protected His Little Sister From Dog Attack. He Stated, "If Anyone Has To Die, It's Me. I'm The Big Brother"
Well the kid is actually a hero, the cast are... actors! But it was really nice of them and how they usually support victims of bullying.
Load More Replies...What a chad. If this kid doesn't enter the workforce as a policeman, soldier, doctor... I will be very surprised. Natural protector.
"I love my brother but from now on I'll never win any argument." *tears while smiling*
i think she will be safe with that brother. dating is gonna' be hell. it was for my younger sister.
Load More Replies...On My Flight Back To Georgia I Saw A Man Who Offered To Help This Woman Because She Was Pregnant And Alone On The Flight And Her Son Was Upset And Fussy
He did not complain, he just told her that he was a DAD, and wanted to help her so she could rest. This MAN walked the aisle for most of the flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta comforting this woman's son as if he was his own... I was in tears... Not because he was white and she was black... But because it showed me today that there are still GOOD people out there in a world full of turmoil. Big UPS to this DAD and all the DADS out there... You are the real MVPS!
Men getting compliments is a rarity. Good to see tbh. We appreciate it :)
Load More Replies...Black white.... naaah they are humans with 2 hands 2 legs, 2 eyes 2ears 1 nose and one very big heart.
Please, try to avoid race stuff out of context as much as possible. Nobody helps others because they have diff. colors or religions, they do it out of good heart. Like this gentleman.
I dunno why people stopped believing that it takes a village to raise a child.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, English writers like Geoffrey Chaucer and Sir Thomas Malory depicted the court of King Arthur as a bastion of justice for women, well beyond the norms of that day, Wollock argues. As knights intervened to protect civilians, western chivalry became a force of its own kind.
In today’s world, however, our society is very much in dispute over the value of chivalry. It’s because chivalry demands that maltreatment of women be crushed, whereas feminism calls for equal rights between women and men, by which logic, both feminism and chivalry mean the same thing: respect.
However, some people are not truly comfortable with chivalrous gestures as they believe that it’s not the same as respect. Skeptics see chivalry at odds with feminism, and argue it’s no longer relevant.
Both A Kind Gesture And A Flex. Best Of Both Worlds
My mum is 4'11", My grandmother is 4'6", I'm 6'0". I once went in town with them both. Looked like I was taking my kids for a walk. Said kids looked like they had the hardest paper round in history.
I will do this, if someone is nice and friendly. Even front row, I let smaller ones 'in'. (I brace myself against the barriers, so a smaller person can fit there, if they want to.) But if you give me a hard time for being tall and yourself being too late, then no. Of you go.
I am 1.93 (6´5" I believe) and I always do this :) I love concerts and I realize what a bummer it can be if you go to listen to a favourite artist and cannot see anything.
I remember when I met a real-life dwarf at concert (he was about 120 centimeters tall, heavily built and he had amazing beard, all he needed was a chainmail and an axe) and with his friend we just winked at each other, grabbed him and lifted him so he could see the show. It was an amazing moment for all three of us.
Real life dwarf? Do you mean a little person? I don't think the term dwarf is very PC. I know little people have dwarfism but I don't think they like being called dwarves.
Load More Replies...I would do the same, in my eyes that hás nothing to do with chivalry, its just comon sence and respect.
I see so mant people unaware of their surroundings, like they own the street, that this makes me happy they're not all like that.
Very Kind Professor
Watch, baby will grow up to be a math genius, and say it all started here!
Load More Replies...In law school one of my classmates ended up in a situation where he needed to bring his 8 year old son with him to class for several weeks. On the first day my classmate brought his son to class he was in a little three piece suit and tie. The professor had talked to the kid before class and fed him the answers to the first few questions so he could show off in class. It was so cute and really made my classmate and his son feel welcome.
Yes! Exactly my feeling too! Look up through a search engine the guy on a subway feeding a kitten, makes my knees weak!
Load More Replies...Bless *him*… the student is male. His daughter is female.
Load More Replies...Bah! He’s just trying to convert small children to the lunacy that is algebra!
He's A Keeper
I hate daddy-daugher, mother-son, etc. events at schools with a burning passion.
I do too. I’ve never met my father and my single mother growing up was always working overtime or exhausted trying to care for my sister and I, she was rarely able to come to those events and it caused a lot of stress and pain for some of my peers too.
Load More Replies...My husband took my daughter to donuts with dad our 1st year together and it made them both so happy. Now he's getting ready to officially adopt her
I took my son to donuts with dad (I’m his mom) when he was in preschool. His dad is here, he was just traveling for work that week. Daycare staff was happy to have me. None of the dad’s said anything. My son loved his donut. Don’t let the gender of these events stop you from being there for your kid regardless of your child’s parent situation. People know families come in all shapes and sizes, two moms, one aunt, grandpa, etc. as the parent. We all love our kids.
Load More Replies...I never understood this „tradition“. It seams so outdated to me. But this is very cute and wholesome. Edit to add: we do not have such events over here.
My older brother took me to the daddy-daughter dance, I remember having so much fun. He even let me have his cupcake
This is such a sweet and heart-warming gesture. But the little girl shouldn't have been put in this position. Not everyone has the same family. Some mums and dads have left or died early, and other parents are same-sex.
I agree. It was beyond awesome for the boyfriend to do this, and he's definitely a keeper, but what if the mother hadn't had a kind boyfriend? How many little girls were left out for lack of a father figure?
Load More Replies...In modern Western cultures, chivalry can be seen in men offering a range of special courtesies to women. This includes paying on dates, carrying heavy objects, pulling out chairs, opening doors, and allowing women to go first, even when the man was there first.
Beatrice Alba, a lecturer at Deakin University, argues that despite being generally seen as polite and even romantic, these acts of chivalry – where men are excessively courteous to women simply because they are women – have a dark side.
“Psychologists refer to the paternalistic attitudes underlying these behaviors as benevolent sexism. Benevolent sexism involves the belief that men should cherish and protect women, and ‘put them on a pedestal.’ This is because women are viewed as being more morally pure, weaker, and in need of protection,” Alba explained.
After A Woman Was Taken To The Hospital With Hypoglycemia, Two Policemen Stayed To Prepare Dinner For The Five Kids Who Were Still In The House And Did The Dishes
Wow, these guys are incredible... Their parents did a fantastic job raising them.
Well this is how you know that this most definitely didn't take place in the States.
That's far from true, you hear many stories about officers going above and beyond.
Load More Replies...Not American police uniforms... I feel like most of these are from Europe.
This Kind Bus Driver Stopped His Bus, Which Was Full Of Passengers, To Comfort A Bullied Girl He Saw Crying On The Side Of The Road
I know this guy. This is from Sweden and he is a friend of mine. He said that he didn't think so much. He just acted on instinct.
Wait really?! Cool, small world eh :) tell your friend this photo made me tear up a little 🧡
Load More Replies...As a passenger, I wouldn't even be frustrated at being late. This is what we're supposed to do for one another.
That's awesome. My bus driver when I was little let the kids scream names at me incessantly and throw rocks and weed stickers at me. He yelled at ME, not the bad kids bullying me.
This Lovely Gentleman Came In Today To Learn How To Curl His Wife’s Hair. His Wife Is Unable To Curl Her Own Hair And Often Burns Herself
So he stepped up to the plate and learned how to curl her hair. We had the pleasure of teaching him! We taught him how to do volume curls on short hair, how to protect her skin from being burned and we even taught him to put on her mascara.
Coincidentally my mother showed me how she puts her hair in rollers yesterday, in case she ever gets to the stage where she can't do it any more. I managed not to cry, by threatening to give her a buzz cut and spray it purple. But my eyes are melting now.
So nice of the guy to learn but also nice of the women to teach him all of that! I'm sure it took some patience.
It’s also important to note that research has found people higher on these attitudes also tend to be higher on hostile sexism, Alba argues. “Hostile sexism involves overtly negative and suspicious views of women – this is what people generally think about when they think of sexism.”
Benevolent sexism reinforces traditional gender roles about how women and men should relate to one another, and chivalrous acts may be understood as a manifestation of them. “It’s the same old problem that who we are or what we want should be predetermined by our sex rather than our own preferences and personalities,” Alba explained.
This Amazing Gentleman, Every Valentine's Day, Brings All The Widows From The Nursing, Retirement Home And Treats Them To Lunch, Gifts, And A Rose For Each
He's playing the odds. At least one will want to go home with him XD
Look at that smile. Totally getting gummers from them all. He knows what he's doing
Way to make it gross dude. How about we just enjoy the kind gesture he did for these women as a kind gesture only and not a ploy for a BJ?
Load More Replies...Ok, this is the first one that made me wonder if it wasn’t entirely altruistic.
Even then, at least it's the right way to not be altruistic. I'm assuming he takes no for an answer if he's trying. This is the right way of hoping for the best 😂
Load More Replies...Proving that getting older doesn't mean you have to lose your swagger
When Being A Gentleman Is On Automatic Mode
Dude looks like actor Alexandre Ludwig. He’s about the same size too.
There's so much sexy in this picture and I'm not even talking about his appearance.
I would have just put my foot on the wheel or through the stroller at the bottom. Sorry, not trying to take away from this act of kindness, I just thought immediately about how I would have done it if I were in his position.
No need for down votes! I thought the same thing, he just has such long legs.
Load More Replies...I want to fix her walker! Her brakes are locked in position, so they should be holding it in place. I repaired these things 20 years ago, and I always keep an eye out for walkers with issues since. You can often fix brake problems on them with your bare hands.
What did ya expect him to do when it kept crashing into him probably??
This Would Be A Man That Loves Going To Work And Does Not Dread It The Night Before
Upon entering the Magic Kingdom, one of the security guards said to the girl "Excuse me, princess, can I have your autograph". I could see that the book was filled with children's scribbles as the guard asked the same question of many little Princesses. The little girl could not get over the fact that the guard thought she was a real princess".
Was at Disney a week ago, a big security guard with a thick New York accent yelled at my husband " HEY BOSS" I'm gonna need you to hand over your service dog before going into the park! My husband completely flustered starts to explain he's a seizure alert dog the security guard says I need him because he's so freakn' adorable with a giant smile on his face. We all laughed & laughed about it all day. They really are the best
I saw this photo many years ago, so every halloween when the few times kids knock on my door i take (or make) a bow if they're a princess
Or Batman. Or Superman. I act shocked. Batman? Is that you? How is the car? Thank you for defending our country. Little kids get so jazzed when they are in costume. Kids are only little once. I like to let them have fun with that.
Load More Replies...Awwwwww. At the daycare I had four year olds. A little girl asked the boy next to her what he was going to be for Halloween. He said a power ranger. She said she was going to be a princess, and they both went back to their toys. A minute or two later, the little girl said, "I'm going to be prettier than you." Oddly enough, the boy didn't seem bothered.
Somebody is the world's best security guard AND world's best grandpa.
This happened to us as well. Took my granddaughter to Disney World for the princess makeover. As we were walking around about two hours later one of the grounds crew said "excuse me princess, may I have your autograph"? She was so excited, said yes, and asked me what an autograph is. She signed her name in his book and was bouncy with excitement for the rest of the day. :)
I used to work at a kids store in a mall that was right about the Disney store. Families that didn't know the mall that well would often get confused and accidentally show up at my store and ask directions. A lot of times the Disney store at my mall did events so kids would show up dressed up. I used to always make sure to ooh and ahh at their costumes and call them by the characters names and try to give them directions in theme (like if it was someone dressed up as Cinderella id say take your pumpkin down the left to the elevators and hurry before it strikes midnight!) My manager loved it and i got promoted to shift lead in no time because parents got a kick out of it and they would come back after the Disney store and spend a s**t ton of money at my store too. Anyway. I guess what I'm trying to say... Kids are kids once let them enjoy 100% of it.
Both benevolent and hostile sexism are intertwined with systematic sexism, which, when put in this context, makes chivalry extremely problematic. Bored Panda reached out to Nicole Froio, a feminist writer who researches masculinity, sexual violence and the media.
Froio explained that systematic sexism is a term that refers to a “system of discrimination that targets women specifically for being women. So, for example, if a woman isn't promoted because her boss is afraid she will get pregnant and take time off, that's sexism.”
A Lot Of People Got To Hear John Williams Conduct A Program Of His Music On Wednesday Night. One Who Didn't Was A Security Guard. So Seth Low Gave Her An Mini-Concert
Cellos are one of the few instruments that can make you cry in an instant. I learned violin and to this day I think that maybe I should have chosen cello instead
I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way. Cello music is incredibly moving.
Load More Replies...He's A Keeper
Lithuanian Police Tradition To Pull Over Every Female Driver On International Women’s Day And Give Them Flowers
It's an Eastern European/ex-communist countries tradition...It's also common to celebrate the day (being given the afternoon or few hours off, to go meet with female friends for a cup of coffee, or to get ready for a dinner/banquet)
Load More Replies...I'm in the wrong f*****g Country - it's a police douche bonanza here
😂😂😂. Sorry, that just hit me funny! I've had a fever for three days, and it's the cheapest form of entertainment I've found. Thanks for cracking me up today. I needed it.
Load More Replies...Yeah, I’m going to need you to find a way to appreciate me that doesn’t inconvenience me and spike my blood pressure…
Haha, I assume all of them KNOW about this so they wouldn't freak out too much
Load More Replies...As the antisocial woman I am, I would have been furious. And struggling to hide it. For one day, please leave me alone. That’s my approach on the women’s day.
Mostly I think it's a nice gesture, but IDK about the being pulled over part. What if you're running late for something?
Load More Replies...TBH, it would a) give me a heart attack. Once you've been in prison, any cop anywhere is cause for concern. b) annoy the hell out of me. I'm a recluse for a reason. c) freak me out because I now have a dead piece of plant I don't want, and don't really know what to do with.
And while there's been a lot of work done towards building a world with better equality in terms of gender and minorities, Froio argues that there will be a long way to go as long as we keep doing things the same exact way.
“If we all committed to a better, more equitable world, this wouldn't be an issue, but it's difficult to do that. So yes, there's a long, long way to go,” she added.
When thinking of a more equitable world where equal rights are among the most valuable aspects of a strong and well-developed society, it’s interesting to think how chivalrous acts may (or may not) intervene with it. The answers may not be straightforward ones, and yet it’s the act of discussing these issues that matters.
So Sweet
Not to mention so many photos get taken when someone first holds a baby. That lad has his head screwed on.
I dont think it matters what he wears. The most important thing is, he is there to support his partner.
Load More Replies...Welcome to BoredPanda, a site where everything is made up and the points don't matter :)
Load More Replies...OMG, my husband did the same thing with our first. Back when new moms & their babies were supposed to stay hospitalized for three days before being released. He went out drinking with his buddies only to get a call from the hospital in the morning, kicking us out because I wouldn't eat the nasty food, and our daughter wouldn't stop crying, disturbing all the other babies in the nursery. He called his mom crying, asking what to do. She said, "Go get your family." He showed up in a 3-piece suit to impress his daughter. I didn't tell him her eyes couldn't focus well enough for it to matter. He kept that up, always giving 110% for his family until the day he died.
She May Be In The Hospital, But He Made Sure They Celebrated 57 Years Together
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I Got A Flat & Although My BF Was On The Phone Trying To Help, I Was Struggling To Loosen The Lug Nuts. Then These Guys Came Up
They spoke limited English but gestured toward the tire. They put my spare on & I was back on the road in no time. I thanked them & tried to offer them $ to no avail.
Been there done that lol, got to work late and covered in black sut from the brake pads, again not só much chivalry more like respecting and helping others.
Yes! I've been grateful for help from people of differing genders when having this problem, and I've also helped others in this situation
Load More Replies...this is just adorable lmao. a few guys see someone with a flat tire, come and fix it, refuse payment, and go about their day. truly the superior type of people
When I worked day care, I got a flat. Pulled into a grocery parking lot to change it. When I was nearly finished one of the boys in my class came running up. He and his dad saw me, and the dad offered to help. He was in nice clothes, and I was already dirty, so I declined. He wondered aloud if his wife would be able to change a tire if she needed to. I believe the wife was offered tire changing lessons.
Load More Replies...At first, I thought she meant that her boyfriend was with her on the phone trying to call for help, and I thought, why not give her that task and he fix the tire? Then I thought, why would you be calling out for help with a flat tire, maybe people these days are really clueless. Then I realized she was on the phone with him and him explaining to her how to change a tire, then it made sense. I'm the slow one today.
you, my good sir, are much smarter than that other person who
Load More Replies...had this happen to me! i know how to change my tire, but i'm not strong enough. O Reilly's refused to help when i pulled into their parking lot. some dudes at a discount tire store came over and put my spare on, interrupting their PAID work to help me! angels!
I got a flat one time and this officer pulled over and completely changed it for me. It was so lovely because I was a dumb teenager and didn’t know what to do.
I will say this. I'm 55 and I've never had to change my own tire (alone). Someone has always offered to help me.
This is why we should look past each other differences and try to be good people. Language barriers are man made but being kind to each other is universal!
Lowe's Ran Out Of Generators, And A Complete Stranger Gave His Generator To A Woman Whose Father Is Living On Oxygen. People Helping People. I Love My State
Kindness is a beautiful quality shining from the inside out. And , yes, it is cool!!
Load More Replies...It would be nice to live in a world where this isn't needed. Until then, glad we have dudes like this.
Where l Live, if you need constant power for medical equipment, you get a rebate. If you have a blackout like this, the medical supply company sends you a generator paid by the health system for free
Load More Replies...It's most likely Florida. There is a run on generators every time a hurricane is expected to hit - because the power might be off for a while afterwards.
Load More Replies...This Punk Helping A Woman Carry Heavy Stuff In Berlins Subway
Always told and tell the people, that the most helpfull people here are the spikey, colourfull, [often] loud ones - more often than not accompanied by at least one dog. ||| PS. I love that tucked away Wegebier xD
People forget that the punk ethos is primarily made up of beliefs such as non-conformity, anti-authoritarianism, anti-corporatism, a do-it-yourself ethic, anti-consumerist, anti-corporate greed, direct action, and not "selling out".
Had a group (5) of bikers in full leathers pull over to help me change a flat (4 kids in the car). Some of the nicest guys I've ever met. Every Volvo, Audi & Mercedes just passed me right on by... And I would bet every single one was driven by a "Chad" or a "Karen".
This Man Offered To Hold Woman's Baby While She Filled Out Paperwork At The Doctor's Office
I think he's enjoying cuddling a cute baby, he looks like an experienced dad/grandad with that two handed hold.
THIS is how society should be. I'm sick of 'it doesn't concern me so I don't care' attitude too many have.
I can only imagine all the memories of holding his own kids and grandkids like that just flooding back in to his head. He has his eyes closed, too. I bet he was reliving one of those memories, seeing it in his mind’s eye, at the exact moment the picture was taken.
We were watching my friend's son. He's a bit younger than mine. He was doing great until night time and he suddenly burst into tears and said he missed his momma and daddy. I picked him up and fell back into the ol cradle and dance routine I used to do with my son for colic and he fell asleep on me. For sure brought back muscle memory. They came back and said he's never let them rock him to sleep while holding him before hah
Load More Replies...NFL Player Pushes Woman In A Wheelchair Through The Airport When No Staff Showed Up To Help Her
As a lions fan I hate the packers doing anything to make me cheer for them :p but this is sportsmanship on and off the field
It’s because Aaron Jones is a true sportsman. His keeps his ego in check and is truly just a great human being (unlike his QB… and I’m as Wisconsin girl and Packer fan).
Load More Replies...Good Samaritan Carries Elderly Woman Struggling To Use Stairs
Y'all I have to brag about my husband big time tonight! He made me soo proud. As we were sitting in our seats waiting for the rodeo to start I noticed an elderly lady (pictured below) her grown daughter and 2 young granddaughters trying to come down the stairs. The elderly lady was having a rough time. I pointed them out to my husband and said they may need help. Not only did he help get her to her seat, but she did not have the strength to come back up the stairs. So, he carried her!
He's a man with a huge heart. We can all be this way if we want to be.
Load More Replies...The top few sections of seats should be for the elderly so they don't have to walk so far down then try to struggle to walk back up the stairs like in this instance.
The Woman Pushing The Car Is Blind. The Man Right Next To Her Repeats Every Single Thing He Sees - What’s On Sale, The Brands And Styles
I heard her say while choosing bath towels “ Please get me two white ones, I love the color white”... let us cherish the small gift that is eyesight!
I can’t imagine how hard it must be to not be able to see. I adore that she has a favorite color and that man is wonderful.
Double hard if you lost your eyesight later in life. I expect it being at least easier on the mind if you have been born without sight.
Load More Replies...OH! One of the BEST APPS EVER is called "Be My Eyes" that visually impaired people can use for help identifying things! When they need help, a video call is sent out to all of the "volunteers" who have signed up through the app. So far, I've helped one woman sort her mail and two other women identify different groceries in their pantries. Oh, and another woman called to make sure that her outfit matched! I love doing it and always feel bad when I'm not able to pick up a call from the app, although I know that it just gets picked up by someone else who is signed up.
Thank you for this info! Will definitely volunteer!
Load More Replies...I'd get white dirty in an instant, but if it makes her happy and she won't see the dirt, get the girl her towels.
This is just a normal day of shopping for us blind folk. We have to ask a customer service assistant to help us, they do everything described here. (For anyone wondering, we blind folk use text to speech and screen reader software in order to use our phones, laptops etc)
My mil/fil are blind and used to work at freedom scientific!
Load More Replies...Sign up to be a cornea donor when you unalive. Even if you have "bad" eyes. My mom was near sighted in one eye, far straighted in the other, really strong prescriptions for both. Her corneas were accepted because as the facilitator said "corneas that need correction are improvement for some people."
When all you can see is black, no wonder her favourite colour is white... That made my eyes sweat
This Little Lady Has Been Asking Her Husband To Push Her Around So She Can Catch Pokémon While They Wait To Board Their Flight
He keeps checking in and cheering her on to see if they got one. Find someone who loves you like this.
NEVER. My elderly neighbour knows I play and excitedly showed me the Vaporeon she caught in our apartment parking lot the other day, I was like GIIIIIRL LOOK AT YOU GOOOOO WE GOTTA TACKLE A GYM TOGETHER
Load More Replies...When my grandma was in the hospital battling cancer she'd always ask to be put in her chair when I'd come and see her so i could get my steps in (i used to do virtual races) and we would walk all over the hospital.
There's a jurassic world game like this and my husband will drive slower or wait in the store/ parking lot for me to catch rare dinos
A Young Man Sheltering An Old Lady From Hail While Crossing The Road. Tbilisi, Georgia
Meanwhile a few hundred miles away Russia feels justified in their monstrous actions in Ukraine... Go home Russia.
This is just a magical moment and I have tears in my eyes looking at the picture
Wow, I'd be out there helping them both. That man is a hero for helping that poor women
My Girlfriend Lost Her Purse With Her Passport And A Lot Of Money In It. This Dude Found It, Contacted Her, And Got It Back To Her With Everything Still In It
I once lost my wallet, someone picked it up and searched inside for some way to contact me. He ended up phoning my aunt, who is listed as next of kin on my organ donor card. I got my wallet back with everything still inside.
I once got a call from a woman asking if I'm missing something. Apparently I just lost my wallet and haven't even noticed yet. Luckily, my business card was in the wallet and she matched the name on my cards to business card. That was very nice of her, I bought her fancy chocolates. Now I always keep at least one business card in my wallet at all times.
Load More Replies...There was a social experiment done several years ago, where a wallet filled with money and I think a fake ID with a phone number on it, was “lost”. The researchers wanted to see how many times people would contact the “owner” and return to wallet with all the money in it. Turns out the majority of people are 100% honest, and most of them wouldn’t accept any reward. Not sure how many times this experiment has been replicated, but it comforts me to know that the majority of humans are actually good, kind, honest people who can be counted on to do the right thing. Unfortunately, we rarely hear about them because the bad guys are deemed more newsworthy. We need to reverse that trend, as it makes it seem as if we’re all rotten to the core when the truth is the majority of us aren’t.
Oh god this takes me back. I once lost my purse at a highway rest stop while on vacation. Since I was already back on the road when I realized it was missing I gave up all hope of ever seeing it again. When I came home from the vacation I found a package at my doorstep with my purse in it. There was no sender or anything, only a note attached that read: "While searching for mine, I found yours." To this day I wonder about that poor person searching for their purse. Thank you so much and I hope you found it!
I found a wallet on my way from a party once. When I checked the documents I found out that the owner lived in a block of flats next to mine. Next morning, walking my dog I brought it back to him. He was quite shocked as he had just woken up and didn’t even realise he’d lost it 🤣
My wallet was once stolen in high school months later a hitchhiker found my license on the side of the highway and mailed it back to me. Thought that was pretty cool
I had my license mailed back to me also. Need more thoughtful people in the world like this.
Load More Replies...I found a wallet once, no money in it, returned it, and he mentioned there was €200 in it 😑 Guess I wasn't the first one to find it
While exiting my car, my watch clasp broke and the watch fell onto the roadway. I didn’t even realize it was gone until a young man knocked on my front door. He found it on the pavement and thought it might be mine!! ☺️
I left my purse in a port a potty at a carnival. With my grandchildren whose parents were out of town. Would have lost car keys and house keys to say the least a nightmare. One of the carnival employees returned it to police who gave it to me when we went back to look for it. That honest person made my year!
Every Day For One Week, Lifeguards Would Meet Ms. Dottie And Her Family To Help Assist Her Down To Her Beach Chairs. At The Days End, They Escort Her Back To The Condo
I aspire to live to be a little old lady mostly so I can have this kind of treatment!
I Got A Flat Tire In An Unfamiliar Area, These Men Stopped And Offered To Help. They Ended Up Doing All The Work And Wouldn’t Accept Money When I Offered
Bonus: my lil man in the car keeping me safe from strangers.
BOO! REALLY HELPFUL PEOPLE WHO DONT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING BUT MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE JUMPSCARE!
I had this happen once when my tire blew out on the interstate and had to pull off the first exit available. The gentleman that saw my situation walked up to my car and said to pop the trunk and stay inside while he changed it so I would feel safer. When he left he said "there's my good deed for the day!"
If you go camping at a campsite in Germany, finding help to get set up is easy. As long as you have some beer, camper and tents will be set up in minutes
Little doggie: "Go ahead, I dare anyone to mess with Mama and these two lads helping her! Do it and you WILL be my new chewing toy!"
A Train Driver Helping A Passenger
It took me a while to figure out what was going on... He's covering her crotch with his hat while she's climbing the stairs. Very kind.
I love how he’s not even looking and seems almost casual, like he’s done this before. Very cool dude 😎
Load More Replies...The kid in the window is so cute, I didn’t even notice until I saw your comment so thanks 😍
Load More Replies...Chivalry Still Exists
The fact that he still has good knees. I just hope my knees are that good at that age.
Saudi Police Officers Handing Out Roses To Women Drivers (Today Is The First Day They Can Drive Legally)
I don't know for sure, but I imagine male family members helped teach them in secret :)
Load More Replies...Those stupid, backwards countries... my blood boils just thinking about women not being able to drive up until a couple of years ago
Just don't hold hands or kiss in public. You'll get beaten or worse
Young Man Comes In Alone, Sees The Older Lady Eating By Herself, Asks To Join Her. Instant Friends. This Is What Is Right In The World
I could imagine all the stories she has to tell. We can learn so much from our elders! Man my grandma can be annoying, but I love all of her fun kindergarten teaching stories, or stories from her childhood.
In our local supermarket cafe they are doing oap specials to help with the soaring cost of everything, its only a bowl of soup with a cob for £1. The other day when me and the other half were grabbing lunch a younger lady came in, asked the older gent sitting on his own if he minded her sitting on his table the cafe was full. It was lovely to watch two strangers chatting just like in this picture, and I'm sure that act kept that fella going through the rest of the day.
Older people have seen it all, done a lot of it and, when you catch them in the right mood, can absolve you of anything. All young people need a few oldies on their team.
I lived in Houston and moved to a new neighborhood. Once a week we would see and older man out doing yard work, usually on a Saturday. One day we stopped to say hello, began chatting and learned that he was 74 years old. My daughter, who was 5 at the time, asked why we never saw him on any other days. His response: "I don't live here. I just come to help my mother." We met his mother, who was 98, and she sat with us on the porch and told tales of coming to Texas in a covered wagon and her first experiences with newfangled gadgets like cars and airplanes. It was fascinating.
That's so cool, I love learning people's history. Our elders are so often overlooked and it's a shame because they are a treasure, if we only listened they could teach us so much because while times may be different the lessons are all still the same. And covered wagons? I would've never made it, lol
Load More Replies...Man I love talking to people like this because they know how to do everything and they have super cool story’s I talked to a lady on a plane she was so nice
I once went to a restaurant on my birthday, ate and ordered a slice of cheese cake. I had brought two candles with me, a "3" and "4". I put it on and lit them and closed my eyes to make a wish. I quietly sung myself a happy bday to me song with my eyes shut and tearing up alone. When I opened them the entire staff was around my table and cheered. I cried happy tears then. One of the bar tenders saw me alone and rushed everyone there in like 1.5 min.
This is lovely and also my worst nightmare. I've been dining out alone and had someone join me because they thought I was lonely and all I could think was, this is sweet but I just want to be left alone.
Real Chivalry
One driving test route in my city go almost entirely through a quiet residental area. The residents there have a very good tradition of stopping for any cars with the driving test sign on display.
Thats preety much everywhere mate, here we see a car with an ( L ) on it, we make easy for the driver, giving it priority, never getting to close, being twice as carefull when changing lanes, stuff like that.
Load More Replies...Guys. They said 1 of 3 spots. There was a 66% chance she wasn't even going to test in that spot anyways. Chillax. She's not gonna wipe out half the population just cause she couldn't master the art of backing around one specific corner
totally agree...how many of these righteous drivers are proficient at parallel parking?
Load More Replies...I never had to reverse around a corner when I took my driving test, though I did have to parallel park in a really tight spot. I did it, but I was sweating bullets the whole damn time.
I would think that reversing around a corner would definitely be a huge safety violation. You can’t possibly see what’s around the corner going forward, let alone backwards.
Sooooo a cheat to let a poor driver on the road? Yeah, nobody really hits anything with their cars
I've never once in my 23 years of driving needed to reverse around a corner
Where the hell do they make you reverse around a corner as part of your test? Not to mention the entire *idea* of reversing around a corner sounds stupidly dangerous in the first place. A curve, *maybe*, but a full on 90 degree *corner*? No thanks.
Here in the UK. Obviously not to be done on busy roads but perfectly safe in a quiet housing estate
Load More Replies...I’ve never heard of reversing around a corner. That’s not tested in my country so yup, I will upvote because who reverses around corners??
Load More Replies...Just Landed NYC. People Across Aisle Didn't Know Each Other. She Was Flying For First Time And Was Terrified. He Talked Her Through It And Held Her Hand. Just People Being People
Someone did this for me once! I was flying alone for the first time at 17 (not a long flight, 4 hours Sweden to Germany) and I'm really not scared of flights, but this particular day had been far too stressful! Waking up at 4 am, traveling for hours to reach the airport, check-in, waiting, anxiety about finding the gate etc, since I had never done any of this myself. When I finally entered the plane I was a mess from exhaustion and worry so when I tried to find my seat and couldn't everyone got annoyed because I was causing a pileup. I got pushed to the back of the plane by the crowds and felt like such a liability, it was horrible! A flight attendant asked if I was okay and all I managed was "Yes thank you, could you help me f-f-f-find..." before bursting into tears and almost fainting. She let me sit at the front to be close to the attendants and a kind gentleman (turns out he was actually from my city!) offered to swap seats and sit next to me. 1/2
He held my hand and explained everything the plane was doing, why the wings tipped, what the beeps and boops mean and everything else. I think his brother was a flight attendant so he knew a lot about it. He sat next to me the whole flight and made sure I got off the plane and got my luggage before leaving. If you're reading this, I won't say your name but thank you! You really saved me that day!
Load More Replies...What does that have to do with anything? FFS! every. f***ing. time.
Load More Replies...looks like she's just wiping her face... tears perhaps.
Load More Replies...My Neighbor Knows I'm At Home With A 2-Year-Old While My Husband Is At Work. He Kindly Removed Snow, Cleared Our Walkways, And Salted The Driveway
I am fairly certain that my neighbours would rather find a way to do the opposite, despite not living in an area that snows.
Load More Replies...My Mum lives alone about two hours away from me. Thank goddess for her neighbour (in her 80s, mind you, same as Mum) who shovels her car out and clears her steps every time it snows. And we live in Canada, so that's a full-time job, lol. Bless her heart.
I used to mow all the lawns on my street - mostly as exercise for myself, but also because I was already out there with the lawnmower and why not?
We used to have a neighbor up the street with a very large snowblower. Every major snowfall, he would take his snowblower and clear all the sidewalks up and down the entire street. Bless his heart. He eventually retired and moved to Florida. Can't say as I blame him.
My mom lives in a small village in bavaria (about 350 inhabitants) and there‘s no service where the streets get cleared from snow like in the bigger towns. But a neighbour who is a pensioner, gets up at 5 am every day in winter to remove the snow from every driveway in this village, so the people can get to work with car and the kids can go to the bus station safe.❤️
An Elderly Woman’s Door Was Ripped Off Its Hinges In An Attempted Break In. Constable Boswell Put His Tradie Skills To Work And Repaired Her Broken Door
This is something I've always wondered about. Damage caused by a burglar or police. Do they get support financially to repair the damage? Another question. When police officers /military /fire service etc get injured on the job, do they get all treatment paid for or are they expected to pay for their treatment by themselves?
Here in the US if you’re hurt on the job, you get workman’s compensation. Should pay all your medical bills. If your house is damaged, your homeowners insurance covers repairs.
Load More Replies...I really want to buy him a few pints! After finishing his shift of course!
If anyone wants to read the whole story, here it is: https://www.facebook.com/abcinbrisbane/posts/good-guy-constable-matt-boswell-way-to-go-above-the-call-of-dutyhave-a-read-of-t/10156876935029669/
I wonder where this is? I'm always impressed by stories of police helping instead of making things worse
Just searched up his name, turns out that he's South Brisbane, so Queensland, Australia. Here's the full story if you want to read it. https://www.facebook.com/abcinbrisbane/posts/good-guy-constable-matt-boswell-way-to-go-above-the-call-of-dutyhave-a-read-of-t/10156876935029669/
Load More Replies...Good ol' Cousin Matt, doing the family name proud❣ (no I don't know him, but I would be proud to meet him)
My Great-Uncle Visits His Wife Every Day Because She's In An Assisted Living Facility As She Has Alzheimer's. He Can't Go In Right Now For Safety Reasons
I'm so scared of it. Both Alzheimer's and Dementia run in my family. I don't want to see my mom go like that
Load More Replies...I’m so sorry for your loss, Michael. I hope your sister is at peace now.
Load More Replies...I read on Tech Tales how a man with dementia would call the Microsoft tech support every day. He loved to play solitaire, but couldn't remember how. So whichever tech took the call would play the same game (the games were numbered) and walk the man through it.
She won't remember, but she'll be happier that he came. He will have to explain why he's not with her, or why he can't come in, or maybe even who he is. This isn't an easy task, and if you know that the person you're with is up to the task, then they are a keeper!
my grandparents died after suffering this isolation treatment, I think it was pure loneliness that killed them, being cut off from human touch.
The Firefighters That Helped Deliver Our Baby In Our Driveway Last Week Just Dropped Off Flowers
OH i have a story. my little sister was born in our kitchen with the 911 operater walking my mom through the birth. my sister was in the local news afterwards.
Fireman: "(Takes a look) Get the ladder and a number 3 pressure hose! I'm going in!"
My Grandmother (now in her mid nineties) needed her smoke detector batteries changed. She rang the nearest firestation and explained she could not stand on a ladder or reach the smoke alarm to do it on her own (the chirping was driving her nuts and we were all at work). She offered tea and cake if they could come up when they had time. Apparently, they arrived in less than 15 min, changed the smoke alarm batteries and had a right whale of a time for about an hour afterward, with tea and cake. Fireies are awesome! Thank you for what you do and the kindness you show.
A few years ago I was in a car accident. I kept refusing to get in the Ambulance because I had to deliver a cake. They promised if I would get in the ambulance they would deliver the cake. They did. Every year on the anniversary of the accident I deliver a cake to them
This Dude That Gave His Girl His Shoes Cause Her Feet Hurt Just Set The Bar Way Too High
My boyfriend tried to do this once and it became a big argument because I didn’t want him walking barefoot either, it was cold and Vancouver and I was trying to be a gentleman too which was clashing with his gentlemanness. I ended up in his giant shoes carrying my own shoes, shuffling awkwardly 20 feet ahead and yelling angrily “I f*****g love you!” Then I made him stop at a donair shop on the way home and bought him the biggest most delicious donair ever. We’re still together. Now I want a donair. ROMANCE.
Load More Replies...If only she wore comfy shoes ;). I've been there. Missus walking about bare footed because she chose form over function. Fair play to the lad though.
My sister and I were out clubbing one night and she literally couldn't walk home in heels as the not only was she drunk but the ground was starting to ice over. So I gave her my trainers to wear and I walked along the freezing road, eventually barefoot as my socks ripped (was a LONG way to walk.)
I laughed at this because I could fit both my feet in one of my husband's shoes!
There's lots of comments here about the type or her shoes (heels). It shouldn't matter - it's about the goodness of the man here. I once walked a few km in my socks in Milan not because of heels, but because my shoes got too much wear and tear and decided to give up that day - they started to give me awful blisters and I just couldn't bare the pain. So I walked in white socks for a few km back to B&B. A nice man asked if I was ok or needed any help 🙂 I was having a time of my life 😀
If only we could change society enough that women didn't feel like they had to wear ridiculous shoes. Every time I wear flats I get comments about my "lesbian shoes" and get mocked by men.
I saw that too lol, he’s even got the glasses
Load More Replies...My wife and I wear the same size shoes. If ever she were in discomfort, no doubt I’d do the same.
So many missing the point of how heels became part of modern day views on femininity. The fashion industry (and the misogyny of same) lead women to think it's a beauty standard we must adhere to - makes our feet smaller, elongate our shape. Women have been hurting themselves for fashion / beauty standards for hundreds of years and it's not going to stop overnight. It's a mirror on society.
I used to be like that too. Two years of WFH and no social events and nobody is getting me into heels again if they paid me. When I put heels on first time post-lockdowns the pain was unbearable, no idea how I ever put up with it. Kicked them off and never gonna wear them again.
Load More Replies...I'm mixed on this one. I mean mad creds to the guy and all. But WTF do girls wear those? My wife doesn't, and she isn't tell, but she points out that it isn't worth foot pain, stumbling, and possible long term foot damage just to look taller! Personally, if I were trying to look taller, I'd go for platforms! Anyway, I think high heels were terrible and people shouldn't wear them. If he's only interested in you because of your shoes, then he won't pass the test I mentioned above on the Alzheimer's post and you should keep looking!
Dude Saw A Little Old Lady Was Having Trouble Bagging Some Stuff So He Stopped And Held Her Bag Open For Her
Small act but man did it make my day... And yes I absolutely took a pic of 2 complete strangers.
You can see this every time you go to the store, just so nice and what a real effect it has on others.
Those veggies bags are not that easy to open. They act like one layer of plastic.
Hint: smile for absolutely no reason when you go in a store. Someone will see it. Hopefully it'll give them a lift.
Thank you to all the people who do kind things for others. It may seem like a little thing but it makes the world so much brighter. You are everyday heroes.
This Gate Agent Offered To Help An Exhausted Mother Travelling Alone Calm Down Her Crying Infant
I’ve flown alone with my son as a baby and it was tiring. But I’d say flying alone with a toddler is much harder! Bless that man for his thoughtful heart!
I feel fortunate that during those years our family stayed close to home. We drove ~100 miles each way to see family frequently but never any flights... Flying is tiring enough when alone. Kudos to all you traveling parents.
Isn't That Just Love?
I guess, but he could have just switched seats and sucked it up
Load More Replies...Sit side by side or change places. I guess he offered to change places but she said no it's fine, then he instantly came up with this idea.
Had the same thoughts, but yeah, many people don't like taking dinner side by side, and I can see her refusing to make him sit in that inconvenient seat
Load More Replies...You people commenting on how they could have or should have done this...shut up! It's a sweet gesture and you need to quit over-analyzing it. There is no harm in doing something kind or nice for your SO or a stranger just to be kind. Tell me you're one of those people without telling me. Sheesh!
It's so nice of him... but wouldn't have been easier just to change tables?
Maybe is their traditional table, like they have their first date or something
Load More Replies...He's a good problem solver. He tucked it in his shirt to keep his hands free. Solving two
This is absolutely adorable and sweet. That restaurant needs to get some blinds or curtains or something to block the sun. Creative but should not be necessary. Also, if they have already ordered and received their meals, why is there still a menu at the table? Doesn't the server usually take them away once everyone has ordered? That's always how it happens when I eat at restaurants.
Wholesome Hair Husband
Because the women in the video has two arms, the guy in the comments is married to a unidexter. At a guess.
Load More Replies...Um - if she's got one hand holding the phone & the other taking a selfie, how does she just have one arm?
Jack Purchased Seats In The Upper-Class Cabin For A Flight Home. When He Got Onboard, Jack Found Violet In The Economy Class And Swapped Seats With Her
Hmmm...sorry, but I find this suspicious. Economy isn't THAT bad for a tiny old lady, and why give up a much more expensive seat for a stranger..? But maybe there is more to this story that would give context...I didn't mean to be negative. Little lady does look happy :)
Maybe he flew upper class seats before and wanted to do something nice for someone who never flew upper class before and wanted her to experience that.
Wow! He really could have easily used his seat himself. This really was altruism.
You guys, please go read the link below the picture. Here it is, just in case: https://www.facebook.com/leah.barry.54/posts/10156839876607205 The flight attendant took it for the woman. And who cares why he did it, look how absolutely thrilled she is!
I don't think trolls care about the true story they just like to find joy and try and destroy it
Load More Replies...Kudos to this young man. After years of health care service, Violet got her wish to "fly upfront".
This young man is a very generous, selfless, giving and wonderful person! Let's focus on the positive!
This Guy Kept His Hand In This Position For More Than 45 Minutes So His Daughter Could Sleep Well
When you cant move because your cat is sleeping on your lap : human version
Ha. Happens all the time because my kitty likes to sleep on top of my legs.
Load More Replies...My daughter is sick right now and the only pillow she will rest on is my lap. I hate that she's sick but the cuddles you get from a sick 5yo are amazing
Ok, this I wouldn't have done. I don't have kids but if I try to imagine having kids in this situation, I would have told her to get comfortable on her own somehow. This guy must have a lot of patience/ endurance.
If you ever have kids, you can look back at your comment and laugh.
Load More Replies...I once did this too for a child I was a handicap helper for. She was terminal ill and lost her functions, including holding her head, throughout the time. I once hold her head for an hour on a car ride. I couldn't feel my hand but it didn't matter at all. She died at 12 years old on October 1th. I miss her so much.
I was on a flight with my husband and baby daughter from Germany to Japan and he get to fly Business class because it was for work. We just accompanied him because I speak some Japanese and love being in Japan. Baby daughter was v fussy, which was very unlike her (later realised she was getting a cold). Anyway, when she finally fell asleep in the most awkward position after trying everything to get her comfy, I realised I was stuck like that until she woke up 4 hours later… :-O The flight crew came round and gave us little ice creams as a treat and after tearing mine open with my teeth (one arm was occupied), it started melting down my arm. The super dishy and sweet man next to me had previously offered to help if I needed it and I did seriously consider indicating that he could lick the drips of ice cream running up my arm :D Instead he kindly got me a baby wipe.
This is a very sweet gesture, but why not just get/use a travel pillow on a flight? Also, her knees are going to be so sore when she wakes up! Unless she moves around in her sleep. My knees are sore just looking at this (they're actually sore because I sit like this for way too long and I have somewhat screwed up my knees from it, take my advice, don't sit in one position for too long! It's not good for your body!). Get this kid a neck pillow or something! Even if it is a lovely gesture, dad's arm will probably be numb after much less than 10 minutes. Let alone 45. .
On My Flight Today We Hit Some Really Bad Turbulence Over The Atlantic. Pilot Comes On & Says, "Flight Attendants Please Take Your Jump Seats"
As the turbulence picks up, in the seat in front of me, a gentleman reaches his hand across the aisle so the woman he was flying with could hold on.
Yep, I've done this for a complete stranger on a recent flight. It was nice, we ended up talking and she was going home, while I was visiting for the first time, so she told me some good places to go
Load More Replies...I feel sad for the person who downvoted this. Take my upvote!
Load More Replies...Is This What Being In Love Is?
So I broke my hand in the most stupid way anyone could break their hand.
I was helping Cody, my boyfriend, move a bookshelf. We were too lazy to take everything off. I grabbed it wrong and it fell on my right hand. Since I am in the military, I have to keep my hair within standards. However trying to make a ponytail, then a bun with one hand is pretty much impossible. Cody, my boyfriend, was such a great sport helping me out. He did pretty freaking great for not having any experience!!
Cody has been nothing but amazing. He has helped me shower, dressed me, done most chores around the apartment, tucks me into bed, cuddles me on bad days while I cry my eyes out and now he does my hair (he even learned to braid it)
I thought I had been in love before but after seeing how he has lifted me up and helped me out, the other men I thought I loved are not half the man Cody is.
We have only been dating for 8 months and we haven't said I love you to each other but I think this is what love feels like. It's such a strange feeling and difficult to describe. Now I understand the definition of "when you know, you know".
that is obviously such a beautiful and supportive couple. My best wishes!
Ah i broke my hand on a " stupidier " way, my friend showed up at my work with Karate gloves ( little padding on the top of the hand, and elástic straps on the Palm ) in sum i went to test the gloves and punched a concrete wall as hard as i could... Result broken hand.
I don't know why you were down voted - how else are you supposed to test karate gloves?
Load More Replies...Reversed genders but when my wife and I were first married I had a hand injury and she finished rebuilding the engine for our van. A couple of buddies came by and installed it for me and it ran great for many years afterward. A friend (like spouse or dating partner or buddies from work) is a wonderful thing.
Today, I Helped This Lady With Her Luggage Up The Subway Stairs And Was Rewarded With Two Bananas, One For Each Set Of Stairs
I live in Asia, the number of random old ladies in rural areas offering me candies and fruits are very high.
After Suffering From Depression And Not Being Able To Get Out Of Bed For The Last 3 Days, My Boyfriend's Silly Determination To Get Me Out Of The House
And take me out for a nice meal made me smile!
that's so sweet, and means a lot. I only hope for this kind of love one day
This is my husband to a T. He deals with my mental illness so well. He's learned what's not good to say so it doesn't trigger me if I'm depressed or anxious
A Prime Example Of How A True Gentleman Responds To Rejection
I wish every boy would react like this. A boy that was 12 YEARS OLD had a "crush" on me(I'm 17, ew) and I rejected him and he called me a stupid b***h. However, there was this really nice guy who was around my age and he once asked me to be his GF, I said no, and he just replied with a thumbs up 😊
In the 12 year old's defence, who of us has not had a crush on someone a bit older when we were young teens. Sadly that's a terrible reaction though. His first heart break.
Load More Replies...a girl i liked said that she didnt like me back and i will admit I wasnt this graceful (it was irl) but i didnt insult her, so thats a plus!
Pizza Guy Involved In Car Crash, Police Finish Pizza Delivery
So, Not The Best Husband In The World
This was at 6.30 AM at the bakery this morning. I was convinced I was going to be first and alone. Thought I was the best husband in the world getting up at 6 on a Sunday to get fresh croissants for Mother's day breakfast. Apparently, others put in even more effort.
Looks like that small flowershop in our neighbourhood. Sadly now closed... but on mother's day they would stay open 48 hours... so if at 3 am you came home from your night shift, you could grab a nice bouquet.
( Pedant alert.) "On Mother's DAY they would stay open '48 hours' "?? (This completes the unneccessary pedantry)
Load More Replies...Chivalry Will Never Die
Friend's Sister Lost Her Car Key While Jogging, Someone Else Made Sure She Found It
A Police Officer Changing Someone's Tire In -20 C (-4 F). Let's Give Some Love To Our Boys In Blue
A Gentleman
This Random Guy Towed Us For Like An Hour After Our Battery Failed In The Middle Of The Lake
He then refused any kind of payment and only requested that we would do the same thing if someone else needed our help someday.
Maybe this is some kind of cycle. Someone towed his boat and told him to do the same, because someone did the same for that person and so on. Now you’ve got to find someone who needs to be towed back to shore so you can continue the cycle. I put way too much thought into this lol
I hold a door for you, someone notices and does the same, you help someone else out, if we keep it going perhaps one day all will be affected.
Load More Replies...I grew up on the lake and was taught to always stop and help people that were stranded or having boat problems. It was a big lake and not many would be able to swim the distance if their boat were to sink.
Husband Celebrates 67th Anniversary Outside Wife’s Nursing Home
I honestly think the forced separations were/are traumatising. I would go hellbend, if I was not allowed near my (possibly dying) husband, if he was in the hospital. That would by MY risk to take, not decided by others. It would be furious, not at healthcare staff, but at the situation. Let me sign a waiver, and let me near him.
As I understand it tho, those precautions were in place to protect the Patients, not the families. The sentiment is definitely real and I agree this was extremely traumatizing. I wish there was a better answer to it.
Load More Replies...The Fire Department Was Responding To A Medical Emergency In My Apartment Complex. After That, They Took Time To Help My Elderly Father, And I Move Our Items Into The Truck
Firefighters have downtime, this was probably a nice diversion for them.
Ohio Sheriff's Deputy Taking The Time To Walk With An Elderly Woman, To Help Her Get Where She Was Going
I truly believe that this is the sort of thing many of our law enforcement people had in mind when they chose the career
This Lady Fell And These Gentleman Came To Help Her Up Until Her Friend Could Come And Pick Her Up
One of them was driving by and immediately parked his car and ran over to help her.
I drive a big white van. I saw an old lady trip and fall, there was quite heavy traffic around at the time. I pulled over of course and jumped out of the van, at the same time as 4 other white vans pulled over. All us sweaty hairy dirty tradesmen, none of us knew each other, we all rushed over to help. It was so lovely to see so many good people react all at once.
This Beautiful Girl Was Scared During Takeoff & Asked If She Could Hold This Stranger’s Hand. Man: “Of Course! It’s Going To Be Ok”
He kept her calm & distracted by asking about her family. People are good.
I'm very scared of planes and airports. I could only wish for someone to be so kind to me
I had just (as in, literally 3hrs earlier) passed my Flight Test, when I was the last person on board for the flight home (I barely made it as the weather was very bad when we were flying into Miami). I get to my seat, totally frazzled, next to a kid and his mom. The kid was really worried, because wind gusts kept hitting the plane (on the ground) and shook it a bit. (Big airliner) I knew it was going to be rough on the way out, as I'd just flown in. Now, the crew on board was the same I had on the way there, and the first question was "Did you pass?" "Yup!" (I'd been studying on the plane 6 weeks earlier lol) I hear the kid ask who will fly the plane if something happens to the pilot. Flight attendent goes "Don't worry. You're sitting next to a pilot." (Single Engine Land lol) "You are?" eyes big. I nod. "Really?" "Really." I pulled out my air charts and showed him where we were on the map, and got inundated by questions. He felt better. And I was less frazzled. :)
There was a time I was on a flight, my mom was staying In the place we flew out from later because my dad (who is a teacher) and I had to get home before school started again after spring break. At one point my dad got up to use the restroom and we hit a particularly bad spot if turbulence, it was awful for me, but the woman next to me, who hadn’t spoken to me the whole flight, comforted me and held my hand until my dad came back.
Little Boy Couldn't See The Christmas Parade At Disney World Over The Crowd And This Kind Stranger Offered To Lift Him Up So He Could See
My husband did the same thing when we were in Las Vegas. There are some really good men out there and I am so glad I am married to one of them.
A Woman With Multiple Sclerosis Couldn't Make It To Her Tent At An Event. So Two Chattanooga Police Officers Helped Her Out By Carrying Her To The Place
for those of you who dont know where that is, that's in Tennessee State
That's So Sweet
How does this work? Like a biology class? For school/college? What's up with the clicker thing? And how does he enable her to get credits by using her clicker? Shouldn't she be answering the questions herself? I don't understand the clicker thing.
On the lecture PowerPoint there’s a,b,c,d. you get a little clicker with each answer and you click the right answer. If your clicker responds, you get credit.
Load More Replies...It's an electronic device that allows you to answer a multiple choice question that a class instructor posts on a screen. I had one college professor that used it correctly, to check for comprehension at key points in his lecture. Another used it at the end of class, to give bonus points to students that stayed for the whole time.
Load More Replies...I Caught A Glimpse Of A Teenage Girl And Dad In The Car Next To Me While I Was Crying
When I came back after eating the frozen yogurt, their car was gone but this was in my door handle.
This is really nice. I've spent a lot of time crying in my car and the best i usually hope for is that nobody thinks I'm crazy 😅
I would never think someone who's crying is crazy! 🤗
Load More Replies...I Got Robbed At Coachella, My Phone, Credit Card, & Keys Were Taken. The Next Day I Was Left In A City Alone With No Way To Ask For Help
A hotel got me an uber & the driver ended his shift to stay with me all day. He helped me file a police report & we ended up getting margs.
I hope they do, I'm a sucker for a good romance 😍
Load More Replies...She started a GoFund me for him because he has a sick relative. She raised a lot of money for medical bills. This story just gets better.
It may shock you due to your obvious mindset but not every man has ulterior motives, some just help, y'know.
Load More Replies...Indianapolis Officer Being A Gentleman
Depends on the officer, most in the beach Grove area, are nice enough that you can even call if you get locked out of your car. Just outside of beech Grove though, once I ran out of gas ( i had been struggling with money the week before and let it get way too low) i was on my way to the gas station. It was in sight but where i stopped the traffic was too busy for me to even get out of my car and walk . An officer pulled up asked what the problem was do I explained I was trying to get to the gas station there and was going to walk when the traffic slowed down. He told me that he was going to come back around in an hour and if I left my car he'd have it towed for being abandoned. Then drove off.
My Mom Bought Individual Eyelash Extensions And The Glue For Them And Now My Dad Has Been Sitting There Gluing Each Eyelash On My Mom
And listening to her music for over an hour. If that ain’t love, then I don’t know what is.
My dad used to dye my mum's hair as well, before she had surgery her eyesight was really bad so she couldn't manage it herself.
Load More Replies...My Roommate Spends Hours Sometimes Finding The Perfect Flowers To Make Bouquets For His Girlfriend. Chivalry Still Exists
Although that's great of him, picking wildflowers in many countries is illegal - the flowers are for the bees.
And They Say Chivalry Is Dead
I'm wondering did somebody else write the word honk on the bottom left.
I think it's the shadow of the word written above it on the glass. ??
Load More Replies...I have had that on my car for 14 years. I get plenty of room while in rush hour traffic.
One Of Our Very Own Movers Becomes A Viral Sensation With His Act Of Kindness While Stuck On An Elevator. Chivalry Lives
Every Friday, This Man Brings His Disabled Wife To The Nail Salon. He Spends 20 Minutes Helping Her Get In And Out Of The Car And Spends At Least 2 Hours In The Salon
Damn what is she doing to her nails that they need to be done every day?
My 97-Year-Old Grandma Doesn't Cook Anymore, So I Make Her Sweet Treats, Jams, Tarts, And Breakfast In Bed Almost Every Day
This Guy Hoped Out Of The Van To Help Old Woman Across The Street
My Tire Blew Up While On The Highway. This Man Pulled Over On The Side Of The Road And Spent The Next 40 Minutes Helping Me Replace My Tire
Helping An Elderly Woman Cross The Street. This Is Such A Kind And Sweet Moment Captured
Military Gentleman Help Change A Tire For A Lady With A Small Baby
I was about to say the same thing! I live outside the McChord gate lol
Load More Replies...We Couldn’t Get Our Baby To Stop Crying At The Restaurant. So The Couple Next To Us Offered To Hold Him. Our Baby Slept On This Kind Strangers Shoulder The Entire Evening
Maybe it's the cynic in me, but I read this as "I allowed my child to disrupt a whole restaurant and did nothing about it, so a stranger had to parent for me"
it does say that they couldn’t get the baby to stop crying, not that they were ignoring the baby
Load More Replies...Something tells me he won some points that night judging by the look of admiration in her eyes
You were very selfish to stay and let strangers look after your child. You ruined their meal because you cared only about yourselves and not all the other people who wanted to enjoy their meal without having a baby crying throughout.
Not if it was a mutual thing. My daughter is now 14, so hardly ever cries and screams in restaurants. But i have great sympathy for new parents trying to have time together. i would help, no problem, without feeling like the meal was ruined. All parents have had bad days and nights, plenty of older parents are happy to step in and help out. Don't be so miserable.
Load More Replies...A Few Days Ago, I Tried Dutch Braiding My Own Hair And Kept Getting Frustrated Because I Couldn’t See/Reach
Last night, my boyfriend began watching videos to learn how to braid my hair.
Is that a dog? I honestly thought he was sitting in a barn with a cow next to him.
Load More Replies...It was just 1 year ago that I learned that that was a Dutch braid rather than just a regular braid, which is funny because I'm Dutch. For anyone who wants to do this braid on themselves I highly recommend closing your eyes and seeing what you're doing in your mind rather than using a mirror :)
I love my man and there isn't a thing he wouldn't do for me, but I could dye my hair blue and he wouldn't notice 😉
My Boyfriend Spent 12 Hours A Day By My Side Post Hip Surgery For A Week In The Hospital. This Is What True Love Look Like
Today's My Birthday. I Went Out To A Unifair For School And Some Guy Told Me I Was Pretty And Paid For My Coffee
Then, when I was walking to the bus some guy gave me flowers. They don't know me but it made my day.
That is nice and she clearly is okay... But I would be kind of creeped if some random guy told me I was pretty and paid for my coffee...
My Truck Wouldn’t Start, And Jumping Didn’t Help Either. This Kind Gentleman Turned Out To Be A Mechanic, And Got It Started
This Lady Had Climbed A Mountain At Night And Gotten Lost. My Dad And Brother Guided Her Back To The Rangers Station And Made Sure She Got Home Safely
Why would anyone think it a good idea to climb a mountain at night? Or am I missing something here?
My nephew just did a group night hike so they could watch the sunrise from the summit.
Load More Replies...Well that wasn't very sensible in the slightest. I've done that and nearly broke my neck.
You helped a young woman, and nearly broke your neck? Sounds like you did a number of those steps...wrong.
Load More Replies...Man Helps Elderly Lady Cross A Street In Vancouver's Lower Income East Side
A Random Couple At The Store Came To My Rescue To Help Me Get Flip Flops From The Very Top
I hate how tall shelves can be! like most people can't reach up there -_-
There's usually a hook somewhere that can be used to reach things which are high-up like that.
Load More Replies...I was standing at a shelf and a very small woman asked me to get her something from the top shelf. Easy. I'm 6'6" (198cm). Then I asked her if a certain item on the bottom shelf was there, and she looked and found two for me. They were all the way at the back.
I Took This Picture At 3 Am On The Bus. I Thought This Guy Was A Real Gentleman
Just covering up a rude comment, nothing to see here. Carry on and good on this man
You only brought more attention to it by pointing it out like this.
Load More Replies...That’s her man! What woman doesn’t like the closeness, warmth when sitting together. 🥰
Dude has thick thighs. It's not easy to sit legs closed when your thighs are bigger.
Load More Replies...That's Cute
that is very sweet. i don’t know what they were waiting for, but i hope it turned out to be good ❤️
My Brother Helped Get His Girl's Cat Out Of A Tree
Fort Myers Officer Helping A Woman Secure Her Car Seat In A Cab. Solid Guy
Most police stations will do this for free if you take your car to them as well
Yep fire stations, too. Those seats can be such a pain to try and install properly and you get nervous that you aren't doing it right. Just drive to a fire station or police station. They are trained to do it.
Load More Replies...Man, that pic brings back memories. Been through that airport many times. I miss my mother-in-law. RIP, Marlene... 💔🥺
Our Donut Blew, Had A Tire In The Backseat But No Jack. This Awesome Guy Had A Jack And Was Kind Enough To Put It On
Hmm, I've never heard someone calling a wheel a donut before. I'm stealing it now lol 🍩
Yep. Usually a "donut" isn't a full size spare, it's this Itty bitty skinny thing that's only rated for 50 mph.
Load More Replies...This Employee Helping A Lady Carry Her Food To Her Car In The Rain, Then Going Back Inside Without The Umbrella
After Looking For A Spot For 30 Minutes And Being Late To My Class, This Man Walking His Dog Offered His Driveway
After overhearing me asking someone if they were walking to their car. Thank you, stranger, you made my day!
Even the simplest act of kindness can leave a lasting impression on the people involved. Love this.
Recology Worker Helps An Elderly Woman Cross The Street With Her Groceries
These Bros Helping Out A Woman That Almost Lost The Gift From Her Boyfriend
Thank goodness she was under that portico when it got away from her! And thank goodness the wind wasn't blowing!
Evacuation Drill In The Rain. Chivalry Is Alive And Well
You always hope you raised a gentleman and then they go and prove you in fact raised them right. Good job young man.
Who Says Chivalry Is Dead? Dude Pulled Out An Umbrella And Made Sure His Whole Family Got Underneath It
These are lovely stories, but to me, it's not chivalry, it's people being kind to others.
I remove the snow and or ice from my partners car, clear the windows and get it demisted and warmed up for when they head to work in the early hours. But I do think there are loads of us out there that do the same thing because we worry about them and also care. Those little gesture etc may not seem much but without them we are poorer as a society, the littlest of things can make the biggest of differences.
When Texas has the bad ice and snow I had tried to get to my mailbox (apts) which is literally on my wall outside but the farthest out from my door, but ended up slipping but not falling. I have hip dysplasia and a fall like that could end me up having to have surgery. I happened to be looking out my front door and my sweet neighbor Ruben was looking out too. I mentioned about the fact I was not getting out even for mail because of nearly falling. The next morning I hear a bunch of scraping. He had found a shovel and scraped all the ice and snow off our porch area and the sidewalk and to our cars. Couldn't ask for a better neighbor
These stories are absolutely lovely and heartwarming! However...with all the gross, horrid men in the world...I'd honestly be scared to accept these sort of acts of kindness. I know that it's weird to say (how can you be scared of niceness?) but...for ones especially like holding the baby or holding my hand, it is a bit risky. What if they're only being nice to get something? What if they attack me? I know it's not ALL men...but yeah. I'm very glad that these boys all grew up to be good men.
Those "guys" who calls themselves alfa, beta, gama or whatever, this is what big penis energy is. Watch and learn how to behave/act.
These are lovely stories, but to me, it's not chivalry, it's people being kind to others.
I remove the snow and or ice from my partners car, clear the windows and get it demisted and warmed up for when they head to work in the early hours. But I do think there are loads of us out there that do the same thing because we worry about them and also care. Those little gesture etc may not seem much but without them we are poorer as a society, the littlest of things can make the biggest of differences.
When Texas has the bad ice and snow I had tried to get to my mailbox (apts) which is literally on my wall outside but the farthest out from my door, but ended up slipping but not falling. I have hip dysplasia and a fall like that could end me up having to have surgery. I happened to be looking out my front door and my sweet neighbor Ruben was looking out too. I mentioned about the fact I was not getting out even for mail because of nearly falling. The next morning I hear a bunch of scraping. He had found a shovel and scraped all the ice and snow off our porch area and the sidewalk and to our cars. Couldn't ask for a better neighbor
These stories are absolutely lovely and heartwarming! However...with all the gross, horrid men in the world...I'd honestly be scared to accept these sort of acts of kindness. I know that it's weird to say (how can you be scared of niceness?) but...for ones especially like holding the baby or holding my hand, it is a bit risky. What if they're only being nice to get something? What if they attack me? I know it's not ALL men...but yeah. I'm very glad that these boys all grew up to be good men.
Those "guys" who calls themselves alfa, beta, gama or whatever, this is what big penis energy is. Watch and learn how to behave/act.
