Many of the best known romances celebrate

King Arthur and his knights

Knights would select lady as “chosen ones” Any lady, except his wife

Knight had to promise to be ardent, secretive

and courteous

“Chosen women” were given a ring to wear

Larger-than-life characters

Hero motivated by love, faith, honor or

adventurousness

Exotic settings

Supernatural elements

Hidden/mistaken identity

If the weather is cold, offer your jacket

Hold the door for anyone following closely behind you, especially the elderly

Stand up whenever a woman arrives or leaves a table during a meal

If it’s raining, go get the car

When walking along a street, take the side closest to the street

Pick her up

Always offer to walk or drive her home

Open her car door

Introduce her, even to acquaintances