Sam is a traditional kind of guy and does things that many men no longer do. For instance, he stands up when a woman comes into the room and pulls out the chair for her. He lives by the motto, "Ladies first," and opens doors for women. He is very polite and wishes all men treated women with such respect. Sam can best be described as a _____.
A) retrosexual
B) metrosexual
C) cultural assimilator
D) cultural icon
E) cultural throwback

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A retrosexual is a person who has traditional ideals and manners, similar to those from a previous generation. This fits with Sam's behavior, as he values traditional gender roles and etiquette. The other options (metrosexual, cultural assimilator, cultural icon, cultural throwback) do not accurately describe Sam's behavior and values.

Sam Is a Traditional Kind of Guy and Does Things