Gentlemanly gestures

I have become very aware/cautious of appearing "too over exuberant" to help a woman out for this very reason. As a dad and a "good guy", I'm even more empathetic if a woman has small children with her when in need.... and that much more aware that she may or may not be comfortable accepting help from a "strange man".

I am VERY conscious of my posture, how I approach, how far I'm standing away when I start to speak, my tone. I offer to help by asking questions with multiple choices: "do you need some help? I could help you with the tire... or I could call for a tow truck... or you could use my phone..."

The fact that I'm a somewhat frumpy "soccer dad" with a genuinely kind nature is usually disarming enough. But if they are hesitant, I give them a bit of time to consider. And if they decline, so be it.