R Madhavan: Chilvary is redefined, I'm used to opening doors

R Madhavan is considered a heartthrob, not just on screen but even off screen. He gets a lot of love on social media, especially from women who still fall for him, ever since 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein Days'.

Not to mention, Madhavan also has this reputation of being quite a gentleman over the years which people have gauged about him. As the actor gears up for the release of his next film, 'Aap Jaisa Koi' with Fatima Sana Sheikh, Madhavan opened up on the current scenario when it comes to dating. He added that people of his age grew up in a very different environment and what they learnt from their parents, is not the same today.He said during a chat with India Today, "People of that age were brought up in a different environment. So, even though they don’t mean to be offensive and want to be inclusive, the way they have been taught to show respect to women is very different. They learnt it from their parents."Madhavan said that today small gestures may be considered offensive, thus people like him have to learn the new ways of showing respect. He elaborated, “People like me have to learn the new age way of showing respect.

For example, I am used to opening doors in a car for women. I am used to letting them pass before me. I am used to standing up when a woman is standing. That has now become offensive. There are people who say, ‘Please don’t open the door for me.

’ It confuses the man. I have heard people saying, ‘Please don’t call me ma’am’ or ‘Please don’t open the door for me; I can open my door’. The man is not tiptoeing between whether or not to do such things. Although they (men) don’t want to be offensive and want to be courteous and well-mannered, chivalry has been redefined now. What I am trying to say is, the person you think is toxic might not actually be trying to be toxic. It might not have been his intention.”The actor was last seen in 'Kesari 2'.