Yes, it's nice when men stand up for women as a sign of respect; I like the etiquette tradition when it is subtle and in formal situations. The attention is nice when I'm on a date and a man stands and offers to pull out a seat for me on special occasions.
Traditionally, when someone enters a room, the people already in the room stand and greet the newcomer. It is a respectful and welcoming gesture signaling acknowledgment of that person. Standing up is what we do when someone comes into our space, whether it be our home, office, or any definitive space that is ours.
Weddings are partly to blame for the ambiguity as to which “side” men and women should occupy when walking, posing for photographs, greeting guests, etc. In a traditional Western wedding, the bride's “side” of the church is the left side, while the groom's “side” is the right.
Stand Up
When you're greeting new people, do so face-to-face. It's just polite, and shows respect.
Before each of my seminars, I walk around the room to introduce myself to my participants and extend my hand in a greeting. Approximately 70 to 75 percent of men, but only 30 to 35 percent of women, stand to shake my hand. You establish your presence when you stand. Both men and women should stand when shaking hands.
The Man-Woman Issue
Historically, men were not expected to shake hands with a woman, but today, everyone is expected to shake hands with everyone in business. And a man should give a woman the same firm handshake he gives a man. In social situations, however, a man should wait for a woman to extend her hand first.
What does it show? Standing up sends a signal from across the room that you're willing and eager to greet and welcome the other person into your here-and-now. It speaks well of you even before you've had an opportunity to say your first word because it shows by your action that you're a welcoming person.
HELEN'S ANSWER: It is definitely respectful for you to stand up for anyone coming up to a table or for someone who is entering a room. Usually, we stand up to talk to a woman or a man, unless they are just passing by, or just want to say a quick hello.
Who Should Greet First? This is a key question. According to the rules of etiquette, it should always be the socially less-important individual, that is, a man greets a woman first, the younger person greets the elder first, the subordinate greets the superior.
For formal occasions, it's most appropriate to sit in the center of the seat with your back not in contact with the chair. Likewise, do not lean forward and slouch in your chair. Place your hands in your lap. When not in use, keep your hands folded or holding a clutch.
Walking in the company of a woman
You will let a woman walk on the right side of you or a man if he is a senior person. In this way we honor them. This custom dates from the middle ages when knights wore the sword on the left side keeping the right side free, since the right arm was “fighting arm”.
History says this rule of the lady walking on the right side came about in the Middle Ages when knights wore their swords on the left side of their bodies which thus allowed their right arm and hand available for a quick response to protect his lady and himself as well, of course, from an evil foe or other danger.
Despite gender stereotypes, men do care what your home looks like. "Men size you up and take mental notes as they walk through your home for the first time," she says. "But the biggest giveaway into your character is your bedroom. Because it is a hidden place many women neglect it."
If he stands you up and calls to apologise, promising to make it up to you, take it with a grain of salt. If you do decide to go out with him, I would suggest not even getting ready on time and have him waiting on you. Nip the action in the bud, make some smart comments about it, then let it go.
Play with his nipples, sucking on them then blowing on them for extra stimulation; explore his chest and abdomen with your hands; squeeze his behind; and caress his skin from top to toe, to make sure all his nerve endings are on fire for your touch.
Research has shown that there is a biological reason men like to take up as much space as possible--the arm rest on the plane, the space under the dining table, the entire bed! Splaying legs and arms is actually a territorial display of dominance.
A man in love would let you know his feelings through posture, gestures, or facial expressions. His eyes remain fixed at you, or he raises his eyebrows while talking to you. He may act nervous around you but shows immense courage to protect you.
Leg Over Leg Method
This sitting position is often considered formal and overall inoffensive as there isn't any chance for manspreading going on, and you also won't be showing off the soles of your shoes. It's presentable, communicates confidence, and can even help your posture as well, which is never a bad thing.
Silva outlines the two types of people most likely to stand up a date: those with “dismissive” or “displaced” personalities. Dismissive people people are “more likely to stand you up because they have a fear of faulty decision making, and they don't trust themselves emotionally,” she tells Elite Daily.
The respect, courtesy and geniality for women is what makes a man do so. It's probably a way to show that the men at the table were expecting her. In other words, she's not just some cheap broad who wantonly sat down at a strange table (for possibly questionable purposes).
The best thing to do is to stand whenever a woman leaves the table the first time. If her husband or date made no attempt to stand, then I wouldn't recommend standing to greet her after that. Standing the first time makes you chivalrous. Twice or more makes you seem preachy, but not in a good way!
The avoider – someone that doesn't make eye contact when they shake your hand or someone that pulls their hand away too quickly. This again signals to me that they are either under-confident, very shy, or they don't really want to meet me or shake my hand.
Why would a guy finger your palm when shaking hands? It's an underhanded way of a guy usually an older guy letting you know he'd like to have sex with you. He can even do this gesture right in front of his wife and get away with it.