DEAR ABBY: I, too, am of the old-fashioned mind-set when it comes to manners. However, it is not easy to remain so.
Just the other day I opened a door for a woman about to enter. With a caustic look, she remarked, "Are you opening the door just because I'm a woman?" Taken somewhat aback, I was compelled to say, "No -- it was because of your age!" She didn't say another word. -- STILL OPENING DOORS, 29 PALMS, CALIF.
DEAR STILL OPENING DOORS: Funny -- but naughty. I hope you don't leave ALL women speechless.