(humor) Me: Opens door for elderly woman (neighbor) Her: “Oh no, you go first” M

(humor)
Me: Opens door for elderly woman (neighbor)
Her: “Oh no, you go first”
Me: “I am a gentleman. You will not deprive me being a gentleman.” (flat affect, holding door open)
Her: (Frown) (Puzzled) (Pause) “Ok then”. Walks thru the doorway.
Both: we walk down the hall, get into the elevator together. Both smiling.

It’s not complicated. You don’t ask permission. 😉