Chivalry - Doormant, Dead or Dying?

I define chivalry as courtesy towards women, seniors and the disabled.

Recently, I've been witness to some chivalrous acts on the light rail and some extreme acts  of rudeness. Yesterday, I saw a man offer his seat to another man with a child. He said no thank you since he was getting off at the next stop but appreciated the offer. Just moments later though, I saw an able man sitting in the disabled section of which there are 2. An elderly disabled man in a motorized wheelchair came onto the train. He asked the man to move out of the disabled section. Instead of getting up and moving to the other section - which would have been easier for an able-bodied man to do, he told the man to motor over there himself. This meant he had to squeeze through a couple of rows. He did it, but the point is he shouldn't have had to.

How has our society fallen so far in the past 40 years? Where is the respect and kindness the West is supposed to be known for. I was able to help a lady move her luggage to the seat she wanted to be in. The suitcase was nearly as tall as she was.

It really doesn't take much to be kind and reap the benefits of that kindness. Being kind and chivalrous doesn't take as much effort as one would think. It's mainly just not being selfish. This of others more and yourself less. Try it sometime. I think you'll like that warm and fuzzy feeling you'll get inside by doing the right thing. If they don't need the kindness or chivalry at this time, they will let you know. They'll appreciate your offer and you'll know you tried to do the right thing.