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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Now that you have entered the restaurant, there are certain rules of etiquette that every gentleman should follow. Some are more obvious than others. In this article we discuss a handful of them and how to utilize them effectively so you and your company can have a worry-free dining experience. If you have not read part I of our restaurant etiquett...
The term "perfect gentleman" is thrown around quite often in circles with both men and women who fantasize about sweeping someone off their feet or being swept off their feet, respectively. The person of their dreams who is everything they ever wanted and more; well spoken, perfect physique, flawless smile, gets along with their friends, and can sa...
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...
