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In the South, chivalry is as true to culture as fried chicken and high school football games. While this behavior has regressed since the era of fem inist and gender-equality based reform, its prac tice at Texas A&M remains a widely accepted and appreciated behavorial custom. Lisa Ramirez, a sophomore biomedical science major, said social progression and chivalry can peacefully exist on the same campus. “I think I’m pretty independent, but I’m defi nitely not offended when men show respect for women," Ramirez said. “There are a lot of things I can do for myself — like opening car doors, but I think it shows respect when a guy does it for you.” While staunch supporters of feminism may take offense to such treatment, Ramirez said that recognizing good etiquette is crucial. “If a guy gives up a seat on the bus for you, it even simple gestures can produce the same results. “I try to show respect by being attentive,” he said. “Women really notice if you give eye contact because it shows that you are paying attention to what they have to say. It’s a simple way to show you respect them.” Yet such behavior is foreign to many students, especially those from different regional cultures. Anna Baldassare, a native New Yorker and sopho more general studies major, said she experienced a U A lot of times I would get on the bus in New York, and pregnant or older ladies would be forced to stand because men wouldn't give up their seats. That never This convenience, a rare phenomenon in many states, has become common practice at A&M. Jarrod Carroll, a sophomore international studies major, said such etiquette is a natural product of southern roots. “It really bothers me when guys don’t give up their seats on buses, so I think I’ve become more conscious of noticing when girls are standing so that I can at least offer my own seat,” Carroll said. “1 don’t really think about showing my respect for women; it’s just become a habit. Such respect has not gone unnoticed. For Sukanya Subramanian, a first-year industrial engi neering graduate student, a world of difference exists between India, her home country, and A&M’s campus. “In India, men showing respect for women never happens the way it does here,” Subramanian said. “There are people who are respectful to women, but it’s a small handful.” In spite of the culture shock, Subramanian said the change is a welcome one. “It makes you feel good when men at A&M recognize that you’re a woman and open doors and give up their seats on the bus. I think people are s more polite here [than in India], and I’m definitely getting used to it.” happens here. !C’s parent cons seems like you are saying that you’re above him if you don’t accept his offer,” she said. “When a man goes out of his way to be considerate, it’s important fora woman to show that she’s grateful by thanking him. Otherwise, that same woman may one day find herself needing a man’s help. By then it may be too late.” Not all followers of gallantry expect recipro- — Anna Baldassare sophomore general studies major nd would do.Im nation for their actions, however. Bhavesh Patel, a junior finance major, said his own behavior its article's aul stems from personal expectations, to shadow Ka® “A lot of girls feel like they have to say ‘thank iths,onconditk* y° u f° r anything extra a guy does to show her publicati® respect,” Patel said. “I just feel like it’s my » /v w \ or Y Tm responsibility to be a gentleman — 1 don’t expect dvance info*:: an >' thm 8 in return.’ Although opening doors and offering bus seats tre perhaps the most recognizable signs of iciated Press Lbonair behavior occurring on campus, Patel said 1 vance look i der certain cor led down the major culture shock when stepping onto A&M’s campus for the first time. “It’s very different here,” she said. “Guys in New York don’t open doors for you, and dates are almost always dutch. It’s very rare that men [in New York] go out of their way to show respect for women.” Baldassare said one of the most distinguishable differences between the two cultures lies in her bus riding experiences. “A lot of times I would get on the bus in New York, and pregnant or older ladies would be forced to stand because men wouldn’t give up their seats,” she said. “That never happens here.” DIANA SUAREZ * THE BATTALION 3ss created theta -hckersgill sewed ih >er 14,1814. 55 LION ci/Tech Editor ditor to Editor sual Arts Director .1 Arts Director •ducer gh Friday during the fal mmer session (enced dicals Postage Paid* e Battalion, Texas AS* 1 3 A&M University in tK ews offices are in Off 845-2647; E-ma >r endorsement by to 5-2696. For classtod Id, and office bows a* &M student to pick »l> Mail subscriptions the summer or $10 a all 845-2611. Holiday Operating Schedule •Planning To Be Here For The Holidays?—Make the most of the Rec Center during your down time and check our web site or Member Services for the most up to date holiday break operating hours. Please exercise caution around the con struction site in front of the Rec Center and Welbourn Road. Pre-Exam Time With Fitness & Classes Winter Break With Golf Holiday Gifts @ Walk of Champions •PRE-EXAM JAM—Join Rec Sports and the Brazos Valley Food Bank as we get "FIT to Feed Brazos Valley/' THIS WEDNES DAY, December 5th at 6pm on the Rec Center courts. $2 or 2 cans of food gets you a t—shirt and an hour and a half of fun and fitness! Bring a friend, your roommate! •'Jump Start' Your Fitness—Our newest fitness offering includes one personal training session, a complete fitness profile, nutri tion consultation, and a free t-shirt and cookbook all included for only $30. Please register at Member Services. •Personal Training Sessions—Beat the holiday gain! 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Do not miss out on the lower price for current students. For more information or to print out an order form, please visit our web site at httpy/recsports.tamu.edu/WOC. James Welford is also available to assist you in your brick order at 862-1 856 or via e-mail at champions@rec.tamu.edu. Current Rates—Current students and current or retired Texas A&M faculty and staff can add a 4-x—8 inch brick to the WOC for $100 and a 8—x-8 inch brick for $200. For former students of Texas A&M and others, cost is $250 for a small brick and $400 for a large brick. Explore With TAMU Outdoors Winter Break Event Registration Event Date Wilderness First Responder Now—Dec. 7 Jan. 3—Jan. 11 Program cost is $475 w/o lodging and $525 w/lodging. Please visit TAMU Outdoors for more information about this trip. •CLIMB ON!—Convenient Rock Wall Hours—Visit us online to get the latest times for orientation classes that will have you scaling our wall in no time! 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