She did, however, start me on the journey back to my inner gentleman. Watching her try to prove to me and the world at large that she didn't need a man and showing that in this instance, yes she really did need the help of a man if she did not want to throw that stack of books in the slush made me realize just how self destructive the feminist ideology is.
I wish I could remember her name, I'd love to drop her a line and tell her how instrumental she was in my returning to my traditional roots. I am now once married and the father of two outstanding, Christian young ladies. I don't think I would be her without her example. Today, I would hold the door for her even if she was unburdened and wish her a nice day whether she accepted or not.
As silly as this sounds, I read a comment by either Ann Landers or Dear Abby that I eventually used with my children. Each of my two children have been known to hold open a door for some ungrateful slob who didn't even bother to say thank you. This always shocks my kids and they've complained to me about it. I recalled the response to this very issue by one of the advice gurus and told my children that they shouldn't expect a thank you for something they did without being asked. They held the door on their own so they were really doing it for themselves. If they get a thank you in response, that is great - but if not, just be happy within yourself that you did the right thing and were kind to someone.....even if that person is an ass. ;^)