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...
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...
In the world of cigars, there are unwritten rules that most seasoned cigar smokers follow. These codes of conduct distinguish the experienced from the newbies. To save yourself potential embarrassment, this beginner's guide to cigar etiquette covers the basics you should know before lighting up your first cigar. Cigars are typically enjoyed i...
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...
We've all dealt with them in the past—those people who just make you want to clench your fists and feed them a hook right across the chin. Manipulative, crass, rude, ignorant, stubborn, and the list of terrible traits goes on. Some people care only about themselves and exploit others for personal gain. It could be a boss, co-worker, classmate, neig...
Is chivalry dead? It depends on who you ask. Some may argue that it's dead and gone while others will defend chivalry, protesting it has never left. But what is chivalry? Most people have heard the term chivalry before. Chivalry is usually associated with being polite to a woman—opening or holding doors, moving heavy items, assistin...
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 etiq...
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...
Manners and etiquette may go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly, but the two terms are more distinct than you might realize. One is a set of rules closely associated with cultural and social norms while the other is a direct reflection of your character and your authentic self. Understanding the differences between manners and etiquette will...
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...
