I'm a Bostoner that moved away for this very reason. You had a classic "Mass-hole" encounter, not uncommon. You weren't sexist, you were being courteous accord

I'm a Bostoner that moved away for this very reason. You had a classic "Mass-hole" encounter, not uncommon. You weren't sexist, you were being courteous according to a harmless tradition. She would give you an ear-full even if you held the door for every gender; she doesn't know you. "Mass-holes" live in dark little worlds of cold, anger, and self-important. We Boston gentlemen learn to be grateful when Massholes ignore us, let alone say "thank you" or God forbid look us in the eyes and smile. Meanwhile #chivalryisnotdead. Good luck and carry on, gentlemen. Only kind of kidding. //end story :)