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To: Rambi who wrote (47989)	2/5/2008 11:40:45 AM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541674

or as the action of a traditionally raised, polite male. Whether it was Obama or a guy at a diner, I wouldn't imagine seeing it any other way myself. But I grew up down your way and was raised with similar customs. As for media coverage, I don't remember the media being accused of bias when they proclaimed Hillary the inevitable frontrunner running the perfect campaign last fall, and McCain was a failed afterthought. Then Hillary started to do worse and McCain did better, the story line today.

To: Rambi who wrote (47989)	2/5/2008 11:49:31 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541674

I didn't see it but, from your description, it seems inappropriate although not necessarily offensive. In a social setting the old manners are respectful and agreeable. In a business setting, not so much. In a business setting, the junior person holds the door for the senior person, for example, regardless of gender. You don't help a woman with her chair because she's a woman. You help a person who needs help regardless of gender. As to what Obama had in mind, dunno.