The Esteemed Gentleman Articles

Tap water straight from your sink contains microorganisms, minerals like lime, and chemicals such as chlorine and fluoride that can alter the flavour of your cigar and create mold. Even if that tap water has been through a filter, it may still contain trace amounts of nasties that can make their way into your humidor. Here are the dangers of using ...

Understanding the differences between manners and etiquette will help you become a more well-rounded, courteous individual who can act respectfully in any situation and location. Like chivalry, manners and etiquette aren't dead. Although modern society tends to take a casual approach to life, a strong understanding of manners and etiquette wil...

Definitions of authenticity will vary from person to person, but the common thread is that authenticity involves living your life the way you want to live it based off your values, passions, personality, relationships, needs, and desires. So how do you become authentic? An authentic person isn't easily swayed to act against their beliefs by externa...

Being a courteous driver goes beyond adhering to traffic laws and signs. Courtesy behind the wheel extends to your actions toward yourself, your passengers, and other drivers you encounter on the road. Inevitably, you will encounter drivers who suffer from bad cases of road rage, drivers who think they're in The Fast & The Furious, and new driv...

If you are a consistent hat wearer or have just purchased your very first hat, you may have wondered what proper hat etiquette, or 'hatiquette', is and how it can change depending on where you are and where you're going. Some people remove their hats indoors, yet others keep them on. Who is right and who is wrong? In this article, we explain the et...