Is chivalry an important virtue you look for in a man?

No. I prefer men who just treat everybody with respect and dignity.

by Jennifer Muirhead

If that means polite, well mannered, and morally sound, then yes. If it means pulling out the seat in a restaurant, opening the door when you walk in a room, and saying 'ladies first', then no.

by Bryony Harrison

Nothing wrong with a man doing those last three things for a woman whatsoever!
Plus courtesy in every aspect as well.
My husband's been all of that, & it makes me feel very special!

But why should it be 'ladies first' and not 'men first', and why should it be the man holding the seat out for the woman rather than the other way around? If it went both ways then it would be fine.

Call me old fashion.
I love men with this character.It will get me every single time.
I have always looked for it, in a man any man.

I think it is a wonderful virtue in a man.I also know many many women who love it too.I think myself, it takes a very big man....to have this trait.

I had to post this pic, it is just so wonderful and loving.(nearly made me cry).

by jonaja

o.k. I had a tear or two......

Bryony, you had my thoughts spot on

by Smita

I'm with Jonaj on this one, I like chivalry.

by Sarah Bell

Yup. All day, everyday. It never gets old, and shows they care.

by Jamie0liversgirl

It is nice but only if it is genuine and not put on.

by Sasha

Depends how you define "Chivalry". Either way, I believe Ephesians Ch 5 gives us a very good guide as to how to live and treat one another, including the relationships between men/husbands and women/wives, but verse 25 of that chapter would seem the most relevant to this particular question, in my view.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+5&version=CEB

by kimp