Archive · 17 Jan 2026

R Madhavan on modern chivalry confusion

R Madhavan on modern chivalry confusion

R Madhavan, a famous actor, talked about how men like him are confused about the right way to show respect to women.

He said that things he used to do, like opening doors for women or standing up when a woman is standing, are now seen as offensive by some.

He mentioned that people sometimes say things like 'Please don’t open the door for me' or 'Please don’t call me ma’am'.

This makes men unsure about what to do.

Madhavan is trying to learn the new ways of showing respect in today's world.

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