Door Opening Etiquette? (all situations covered to be covered)?

As with ALL etiquette, you go by the different "status" of the different parties involved.

Ladies before gentlemen.

Senior Citizens before younger folks.

Pregnant Ladies before anyone else.

Bosses over "servants."

Politically higher-ups over "regular" folk.

As for pushing door or opening inwards, that depends upon the position of each party. The "lower" never blocks the way of "higher," so it depends on who is on which side of the door.

Revolving? "Higher" always preceeds the "lower."

Sliding? Same as push.

Disabled person is considered a "higher" person.

Have a polite day.

this is all common sense...

walking with female date:

-male

walking with male date but you reach door first:

-if you're there first, open it. don't wait for it...that's awkward

walking with boss, someone of higher status:

-you

walking into school with friends:

-whoever gets there first

two people, same gender, same time:

-you. just take initiative

ok looking at the next few i really don't know what to say besides use common sense. if there is an elderly or disabled person...obviously hold the door for them. common sense would tell you letting the door slam on an old man in a wheel chair is rude. and obviously it is okay to hold the door open for other people. the more i read your the questions the more i confused i get. how can someone be so socially inept? all these questions are common sense. when in doubt, open the door and hold it open for anyone/everyone in sight.

Whoever reaches the door first should hold the door open for the other regardless of sex. If both reach the door at the same time, whoever has closest reach of the handle or has their hands free holds the door, regardless of door type. With revolving doors, just walk through, no need for holding doors.

Who opens the door when:

You are walking with your female date

— You do. Quickly step ahead and hold the door open for her.

You are walking with your male date but you reach the door first?

— A polite girl will slow down so her date can step ahead and hold the door open for her.

You are walking with your boss (or a person of higher status or an elder)?

— You step ahead and hold the door open for them.

You are walking into school with some friends (both boys and girls)?

— You go through the door yourself normally, and hold it open until the next person takes hold of it and holds it open.

Two people of the same gender are walking together and reach the door at the same time? (hard)

— One steps forward, goes through the door, and holds it open for the other person.

How do you open the door when:

It is a push door or opens inwardly?

— Go through it yourself, and then stand behind it and hold it open for the other person. Don't just give it a push and expect them to catch it.

It is a revolving door?

— Opinions differ. If it is a heavy door, most women would like the man to set it going so she can enter on his "push" so to speak. Some women would like him to go first and see that the door keeps going for her.

It is a manually sliding door?

— He gets to it first, and opens it, keeping it open if need be.

Also:

Is it okay to open the door and hold it open for the person behind you with your hand when there are a lot of people?

— Yes, hold it open until the person behind you gets hold of it for himself.

What about when there is an elderly or disabled person?

— Do all you can to keep the door open for them as long as necessary.

IN ADDITION:

What about opening car doors for people?

— In ordinary daytime situations, most able-bodied women expect to open their own car doors.

— Small children should be taught to sit still until an adult comes to open their doors. They should never pile out themselves, especially on the traffic side.

— When she is dressed up and wearing high-heeled shoes, or when she is elderly and a bit stiff, a woman appreciates having the car door opened for her and a hand offered to help her get out. Don't pull her out, just keep your hand rock steady for her to use. This courtesy is worth its weight in gold!

— When it's time to get back into the car, open the car door for her and hold it open until she gets settled. Pull out the seat belt and hand her the buckle. Tuck in any dress or coat hems so the door doesn't catch them, and close the door quietly but firmly.

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