The Esteemed Gentleman Articles

Last week we shared 18 Important Cell Phone Rules For The Modern Gentleman. This week we are focusing on the written word. This week we are focusing on texting. Look around you. How many phones do you see? Are you reading this on a phone right now? Is there one nearby? Most likely, yes. Smartphones have become so central to our lives that if we lea...

Modern gentlemen know that there's a time and place for phones, and by following these guidelines they will understand when to have their phone out and when it should be put away. In this article, we will be focusing mostly on the device itself and not texting, social media, or apps. Live In The Moment  Pulling out your phone during a social e...

Building rapport with new connections can be like a chess match: one small lapse of judgement can cost you the entire game. It doesn't have to be like that. Using the tips below you can create lasting impressions, form new relationships, build up established relationships, and strengthen your charisma and character in the process. Whether you're me...

Are you a gentleman? Should all men aspire to be gentlemen? Shouldn't men be whoever they want to be? Yes. And yes. A bit contradictory, I know. Some claim both chivalry and gentlemen are dead in the modern world. While both are less popular than they were in the past due to evolving social norms, they are far from extinct. While our modern world h...

Whether it's before a job interview, meeting someone for the first time, or congratulating somebody on a job well done, a good handshake can speak volumes about your character. A proper handshake shows the other person you are respectful, confident, and honest.  If it's your first time meeting someone, a handshake is part of their first impres...