The Esteemed Gentleman Articles

In today's modern world, informal greetings and screen time have increased drastically. We spend more time answering emails and texts than we do interacting with people face-to-face. So you may be asking yourself, "why should I even bother learning about etiquette and manners? They're outdated." Here's Why:  There's more to manners and etiquet...

The pomodoro technique, developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, is a very effective way to use your time. Utilizing a timer to create dedicated focus intervals, it encourages the user to eliminate all distractions and concentrate their attention on a singular task. By using a timer, you create a sense of urgency. However, this isn't ...

Time is money and therefore has a value. How much value does your time have? Considering time is finite, we only have 24 hours in a day, we constantly wish for longer days so we can get more done.  The phrase "If only I had more time" has become commonplace in society. We complain we do not have enough time to complete everything we want to do...

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...