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...
History: Released in 1989, the Casio F-91W digital watch has been popular amongst watch enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike. The simple, sleek design combined with many useful functions all wrapped up in a sub-$30CAD ($20 USD) price tag almost seems too good to be true. However, Casio has created something that not only checks those boxes, ...
This question seems almost as old as dating itself. You've probably seen old movies where a young couple goes on a date—perhaps to a carnival, a dance, or the local malt shop. Afterwards, the boy drops the girl off at her door and leans in for a kiss. Sometimes he gets one, but sometimes the girl rejects his advance and shuts the door in his face, ...
The term 'gentleman' has evolved from what most people imagine when they hear the term. While the picture of the well-dressed man with the perfect chiseled jaw and smooth as silk voice may be the most popular image of a gentleman, it's what's on the inside that counts. A man cannot be a gentleman unless he acts like one. Dressing well is important,...
First dates can be nerve-wracking: no matter how many someone has had, it is still easy to worry about the smallest details. A lot of thought can go into a first date, between scheduling, thinking of conversation topics, and deciding what you are going to wear. So how does a gentleman dress on a first date? Tossing on any shirt and jeans and hoppin...
Has This Ever Happened To You? You are sitting in class or in a meeting. The teacher or speaker says something that doesn't quite make sense to you, then asks, "Does anyone have any questions?" You hesitate but don't speak up. Suddenly, the opportunity for clarification has passed. Maybe you acted out of fear. Or maybe embarrassed by the thou...
What are the three simple phrases every modern gentleman should know? They aren't difficult phrases, but it seems that many people neglect to use them. Understandably, we sometimes find our minds preoccupied and forget about them. The police won't come knocking on your door if you don't say them, but overlooking these phrases in your daily vocabula...
