Do you know what it means to be chivalrous in romance? Or, on the flip side, is your partner being chivalrous enough toward you? Now’s the time to find out!
We’ll give you a list of relationship and dating scenarios, and you tell us the chivalrous way to respond to them. You can take this quiz by yourself to gauge your own chivalry levels, or take it with your partner to see if you’re on the same page!
Questions Overview
- Go up to their door and knock.
- Text them from your car to tell them to come out.
- Pull out my date’s chair for them.
- Let them sit down on their own.
- Silence the phone and call the person back later.
- Apologize, but answer the phone now.
- Offer to pick up the bill myself.
- Ask if we can split it.
- Take off my jacket and give it to them.
- Ask if they want to go back home to get their jacket.
- Drop them off safely at their home.
- Say “goodnight” and part ways.
- Open the door for them.
- Wait for them to open the door.
- Offer to hold it for them.
- Let them carry it.
- Surprise them with flowers.
- Tell them you hope it gets better.
- Immediately, or within 1-2 hours.
- By the end of the day.
- Go to their work to bring them coffee and a snack.
- Let them handle the situation on their own.
- Text them in the morning to wish them good luck.
- Ask them how it went at the end of the day.
- Take care of them until they feel better.
- Keep my distance so I don’t get sick.
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What does it mean to be chivalrous?
In the Middle Ages, Chivalry was the code of gallantry, courtesy, and honor that knights were supposed to live by.[1] For example, medieval knights were expected to fight bravely in battle, defend the poor and the weak, be loyal to their lords, respect women, and treat others with kindness and courtesy at all times.[2]
Over time, the word “chivalry” evolved to mean behaving honorably and politely in general. In the modern era, it has come to be associated with gentlemanly and respectful behavior in the dating world, and it’s most commonly used to refer to men’s behavior toward women (though it can apply to all genders).
If you’re looking to be more chivalrous in dating or in your life in general, here are a few tips to follow:
- Open doors for people.
- Always arrive on time or five minutes early.
- Offer to share your umbrella on rainy days.
- Give up your seat on public transit for elderly, disabled, or pregnant people.
- Dress in polished and appropriate attire for dates.
- Pull your date’s chair out for them at the dinner table.
- Offer to hold a heavy bag for your date.
- Offer your jacket to your date if it’s cold out.
- Silence your phone and put it away on dates.
- Offer to pick up the bill if you’re the one who planned the date.
- Make sure your date gets home safely at the end of the night.
- Do small acts of kindness, like surprising your partner with flowers or coffee.
Want to learn more?
For more information on chivalry, check out these resources:
