As Valentine’s Day is approaching, many males and females will be spending the holiday alone. While Valentine’s Day is sometimes seen  as just a Hallmark Holiday, it is also a holiday for couples to express their love to one another. While that is great, feelings should be expressed every day.

    Chivalry by definition means, “courteous behavior, especially that of a man toward women.” Chivalry should be an act expressed always, not just on certain days of the year. Holding a door, saying bless you, men walking on the outside, pulling the chair out for women and carrying heavy bags are becoming scarce actions in the twentieth century. My grandfather has always shown my grandmother respect and treated her like a lady. I have grown up watching a man treat a woman right, but as time goes on, I see the men of my generation become more disrespectful to women.

    As much as I don’t want to seem like a feminist, I truly do believe that chivalry is dead. Though chivalry still does exist in some instances, I see that lack of effort of men around me decreasing as time goes on. Maybe it is  just my generation or it is becoming a distant thought in the minds of males.

    With Valentine’s day near, both males and females should take the time to express their love to one another whether that’s through words or actions. It can be as easy as picking up  a bouquet of roses or simply holding the door open; making the effort goes a long way.