The Esteemed Gentleman Articles

The sidewalk rule, sometimes referred to as "the gentleman walk", is a form of etiquette that every gentleman should know. While the sidewalk rule is mostly reserved for walking with a woman (typically a girlfriend or wife), a gentleman can implement the sidewalk rule with anyone including their friends, family, childr...

First dates can be nerve-wracking enough, but so can the following days spent wondering how your date felt about the encounter. Maybe you feel some chemistry with them, but you don't want to ruin the opportunity or come across too frantic or clingy. This begs the question: how soon should you follow up after the first date? The recommended amount o...

In the world of online dating, an interesting first message increases your chance of getting a reply. It doesn't mean you have to spend hours carefully curating each message, but it does mean you should put in a bit of effort, especially if you truly wish to get to know that person. To someone who is used to receiving a barrage of generic, imperson...

Considered by some to be the grandad to the modern-day tie, cravats date back to the 17th century and have evolved from military use to modern day accent pieces for the dapper and sartorially minded.  Since their creation and initial rise to popularity, cravats have seen some variations and modifications, but the style has stayed relatively co...

Flaunting (otherwise known as flexing) your wealth has become common on social media. It's almost impossible to scroll through feeds without seeing someone waving a fat stack of cash, posing in front of a luxury sports car or holding their gold chains in the air inside a private jet on boasting about how they eat, sleep, and breathe the hustle life...