The article discusses a long-term marriage where the husband has decided that traditional gestures of respect, such as opening doors and serving first, are sexist. The author questions if this is correct, expressing hurt and disappointment. Miss Manners suggests that while these gender-specific gestures might be losing prominence, they can still hold a charming quality in private life. She insists that these customs should be mutually decided and recognized as symbolic rather than practical, and that the wife should assert her perspective on what is considered sexist in their relationship.
Miss Manners advises that while gender-specific gestures are fading, they remain charming in private life, and it's essential for couples to discuss such traditions respectfully.
The husband’s viewpoint on traditional gestures being sexist is deemed unwise if it disregards the established agreement and shared roles in their long marriage.
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