Full disclosure, at nearly 70, I suppose I do look elderly with this face full of wrinkles, but I definitely do not look infirm or incapable of holding a door.

person at the door holds it. Funny that you've had similar experiences. Can't wait for my next door challenge.

...I like holding the door for others and saying you're welcome to their thank you. Generally this is more difficult if the door opens toward you and the first person to arrive approaches from the jamb side rather than the hinged side. It's easier to hold a door standing behind it than it is to reach though the doorway to the other side.

going in. I always hold doors if I am the first person there and don't discriminate towards men.

For example, I approach an entrance/exit from the right of a door that opens towards me (I need to pull the door to open).

The door swings open to my left (the hinge is on the left side of the door).

As I open the door, a second person reaches the door a bit after me but he approaches from the left.

If he conveniently reaches for the door, I can simply hold it long enough for him to take hold. If he just looks at me and/or the door, I'm left pondering what to do. It seems ridiculous to excuse myself by him in order to continue holding the door and my arm isn't long enough for me to comfortably hold it open from the right while he walks under my through the door.



Hope this helps.

so true... I am usually the one holding the door... I must stop that behavior