50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know Revised and Upated: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why (Gentlemanners)
John Bridges
Language: English
Pages: 208
ISBN: 140160465X
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie, and more important, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place. Oh, and his favorite ball cap? He knows when to wear it and when to leave it at home on his dresser. Becoming a gentleman doesn’t happen in an instant; it’s a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here.
in your mind. A gentleman does not assume that his own boredom gives him permission to distract those around him. 88 A gentleman does not hurt the feelings of others by complaining about his boredom, before, during, or after an event. No matter how bored he may be, a gentleman never whines. A gentleman does not chew gum in church, in the theater, or at the table. 89 Chapter 25 HOW TO BEHAVE IN A MOVIE THEATER Which is worse? 1. Talking to your friends during a
gift from his grandfather, who used to play in the minor leagues. Think how bad you would feel if you lost something that was a gift from your grandfather—a gift that could never be replaced. YOU DO Know there are some things you should never share or lend. YOU DON’T Let someone borrow your property, just because you want them to like you. Why If a friend asks to borrow your favorite fishing pole—a fishing pole that cost a bundle and was a very special gift from your parents—it is Okay to
and feed him and take him for walks? At that point, you probably were thinking about all the cool things you could do with your own dog—things like rolling with him in the leaves and letting him lick your face. But owning a pet means that you have to be responsible for the not-so-fun times as well as the fun ones. And that means you have to deal with pet poop. Unless you live in the country and have a dog who goes into the woods to do his business, or you’ve got a cat who has figured out how to
in appearance, 151–154 privacy, 147–148 private information, sharing online, 134–135 property, replacement of damaged, 12–13 Q questionable content in e-mail, 133 R regional differences, respect for, 23 “Regrets only” invitation, 101–102 respect, when speaking, 22–23 response to invitations, 100–103 e-mail for, 103 responsibility, when borrowing, 140 restaurants chopsticks use in, 126–127 ordering from menu, 122–125 silencing cell phone in, 73 ringtone, 74 “RSVP” on Invitations,
Everybody likes to hear people saying nice things about him or her. It could be, “Wow. You pitched a great game,” or “You did a great job at your bar mitzvah,” or “Mom, your new haircut looks great,” or “Grandpa, you make the best chocolate cake in the world.” It doesn’t cost anything to pay somebody a compliment. But a genuine compliment is one of the best gifts you can give. It doesn’t get old or wear out, and it will make somebody happy—somebody who may remember it forever. YOU DO Tell