Gentlemen, chivalry towards women in heels.

Gallantry as seen by...

…Wikipediais a "code of conduct around the beloved, often in the form of flattering remarks or compliments about women. While seen by many as a form of politeness and savoir-vivre, it is also seen as a means of seduction. But today it is sometimes seen as a form of benevolent sexism by some feminist groups."

Gentlemen, if the ladies are wearing high heels it's for themselves first, but you have to admit that it's devilishly feminine and very pleasing to the eye, so keep it civil and be gallant...

Take, for example, these vertiginous heelsWhen you see a young lady with those stilts on her feet, you can't help but reach out and grab her arm.

So don't hesitate to offer a helping hand. massage to your partner after a day in stilettos.

Take a leaf out of Niels Schneider at the feet of Virginie Efira to reattach her shoe strap at the Cannes Film Festival.

Here are a few tips for you gentlemen, on how to be gallant towards these ladies on high stilts.

"It's easy enough to understand that professional success, popularity or fortune will never camouflage the ordinary or mask coarseness. Elegance can't be bought or borrowed, and neither can good taste. But it can be learned. Luxury is a matter of arqent, elegance is a matter of education."

Sacha Guitry

Gallantry in the car

Open the door with a smile
Hold out your hand or arm for her to grasp, and be firm.
If she has a long dress or coat, bend over and pick it up.
If the temperature is low, don't forget to heat your legs.
When the journey is over, open the door, always with a smile.
Hold out your hand or arm firmly
Slowly but surely, pull her out of the car
Put on her coat if she took it off

Gallantry on the stairs

To go down, be in front of her, one step lower
In the absence of a handrail, reach out to him
To go back up, stand in front of her so as not to observe her plastic too obviously.
In the absence of a handrail, reach out to him

Gallantry on the move

Be careful with the length of the walk: it should be inversely proportional to the height of her heels.
Stand on the danger side of the road
Your arm, if she asks for it
Adapt your step length and rhythm to hers, remembering that steps in high heels are shorter.
Avoid all obstacles, steps that are too high, or floors that are too soft or slippery.

Gallantry in the checkroom

Hold her bag while she takes off her jacket or coat.
Behind her, take off her jacket and coat and give it back to her.
If she wants to take off her boots, help her: one hand on the top of the heel and the other on the instep, don't lift her leg too much and pull gently.
If the shoe has straps, ask him to attach/detach them.

Gallantry at the table

Pull out the chair at the start of the meal
You can hold out your arm to help him stand up more easily.
Replace the chair at the end of the meal
If the sofa is low, offer her your arm when she wants to sit down.

Gallantry on the way home

Offer her a foot massage to relax her muscles

Gentlemen, gallantry towards women in high heels