I always thank kindly and profusely anyone who holds the door for me, male or female, young or old. I want to show my appreciation and also I want to make up for the grumpy and for the offended.

We all need to hold doors for open for others. I try to get my kids to be aware of people behind them and in front of them, but it is hard for them (aspergers) so I'm still working on it, along with all social courtesies.