Gentleman Etiquette

Most people associate good manners and etiquette with women. It is incorrect, as there was a time, not too long ago, that gentleman etiquette and good manners were as important if not more important for advancement and a good name.

Men are not exempt from knowing and practicing good manners and etiquette. For a man to distinguish himself he must only show some good manners and etiquette. Polite and correct conduct was once a big part of a man’s identity. How polite or how considerate a man was displayed his high moral values and poise.

Today the modern man is not quite a gentleman. Good manners and etiquette are not crucial. Men no longer identify themselves as gentlemen. Gallant and Chivalrous men are no longer a common breed. What we repeatedly come across are rude, bad-mannered, and discourteous men.

 

We would love to see men exhibiting some of the long forgotten characteristics of gentleman etiquette and good manners;

 

To stand when a woman enters a room

To stand when a woman gets up from her seat

To pull a chair for a woman

To help a woman with her coat

To open the car door

To hold the door

To go up the stairs behind a woman

To walk near the curb of the sidewalk when walking with a woman

To offer to pay

To hold the umbrella if it rains

To hold the shopping or grocery bags

To offer to pick you up (once you know each other well)

To bring flowers or a gift

To let the woman order first

To give the woman the first plate at the buffet

To let a woman pass ahead of him in line

To make proper introduction

To shake hands firmly

To call when he said he would

To let people Talk and not monopolize the conversation

To not interrupt a conversation

To not use slang or bad language

To listen when you talk

To not smoke around non smokers

To know dinner etiquette

To be a good sport

To care about his image

To care about hygiene

Taking hat off indoors

No burping, scratching or spitting in public