Men, prove to us women that Chivalry isn't dead.. Please!
Chivalry IS, in fact, dead when the gentleman no longer understands the meaning behind his chivalrous acts. When actions no longer come from within, but are forced and religious, the inner gentleman dies and so does chivalry.
In the old days, men stood out of respect when a lady, dignitary, or elderly person walked in the room. It was a sign of respect and humbleness. Today, men stand out of courtesy when a guest visits a meeting. A gentleman will stand from his table when he's introduced to a guest. Standing for her shows you are attentive and you care.
The modern gentleman helps her in and out of the car to stand in the way of creepy gawkers. Opening a door for her is not a sign she is weak, but a gesture of affection.
An English gentleman never split the meal with his date. The English used the term "go dutch" in "derisive application," as they stereotyped the Dutch as being cheap, or "stingy." Today, the gentleman always picks up the tab, especially on the first date, and with no expectations.
"…the greatest man would justly be reckoned a brute if he were not civil to the meanest woman" Martine's Handbook(1866). The same rules apply today. It doesn't matter if you are Chris Brown or Ray Rice, a gentleman finds no excuse to hit a woman…no matter what.