It is more important now than ever to remember that etiquette and manners matter. In our fast-paced, modern world of email, texting, and zoom meetings we can sometimes forget our manners. Here Is Why Etiquette And Manners Matter: Manners help improve relationships, strengthen communication, build self-confidence, and help us develop good...
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. We complain we do not have enough time to complete everything we want to do, but are we really using our time effectively? How should you value your time? People love to boast about how busy they are. The busier they are, the more successful they are, right? People take pride in saying they are busy, like it...
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 can be like a chess match: one small lapse of judgement can cost you the entire game. It does not 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 are meetin...
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, ...
