The ongoing question of, "does chivalry still exist?" has lead to the question, "what is considered chivalry in the first place?" Well, like any other hard working American would do: Google it. Chiv-al-ry (n): the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. Can you think of any male other than your father that exemplifies this word? No. No you can’t.

Now that that’s out of the way, the next question is, "who killed it?" Did men or did women? This lost art has been trampled on by both sexes. Ladies, you have done one of two things. You have either made the last guy that said, “you look nice today,” feel like a creep for looking at you for more than three seconds or have deemed the frat boy’s action of placing your coat in his room at a party as a reason to go home with him. How many times have you picked the guy who held your feet during a keg stand over the guy who brought you flowers on your first date? Did you ever remember to call that guy back? Your grandfather would be ashamed. If you want respect, be respectable.

Gentlemen, or lack there of, you have gotten lazy. Most of you have gotten into the habit of picking the prettiest girl in your favorite sorority and making her your main squeeze for a week or two. Would it kill you to go home and watch the classic Adam Sandler movie Mr. Deeds and take a few notes? Be a little more Jack Johnson and a little less Juicy J.

In conclusion, the medieval times can blame the both of you. For all of you double X chromosomes out there, go watch Pretty in Pink and then find yourself your own undeniably adorable Duckie. Fellas, pick her a fresh flower from your nearest garden and keep your eyes up for an entire conversation. It's understood that this issue will not be resolved over night, but do not let “The Millennials” be the generation who let this dying practice become extinct.