Being a Gentleman

Towards the end of my outing on Wednesday night, I was confronted with disgusting behaviour that shocked me, so I decided I would compile some tips from some friends about being a gentleman.
I'm not saying that men should act like robots and be slaves to etiquette, but some basic good manners will go a long way in helping you during your ascent to the top.

So here’s a quick list of tips that will help turn even the most blundering fool into a proper gentleman. Follow these simple tips and I can assure you that people will perceive you as a man of good breeding and taste, hence a man they wish to associate and conduct business with. Not to mention the fact that the ladies and men are always quite pleased to meet a real gentleman, someone who displays an ounce of class in this millennium.



Always be polite.
even if you don't like someone, there is no need to lower yourself to their level. Be polite and courteous; show that you're the better man.

Do not curse.
Swearing is a big no-no. It shows that you don't have the vocabulary to express your thoughts appropriately. Furthermore, it is always very crude and impolite to be vulgar.

Do not speak loudly.
when you speak loudly; it raises the stress level among company. It always implies that you can't reason with people and rely on "brute force" to get your point across. It also draws attention -- negative attention.

Do not lose your temper.
When you lose your temper, you are showing everyone that you can't control your emotions. If you can't even control yourself, then how can you possibly control anything else? Keep your cool at all times (it won't be easy but it is worth the effort) and people will take positive note of your levelheadedness.

Do not stare.
Ogling someone is the equivalent of psychological aggression. You don't want to intimidate people for no reason. Stop being weak and just go over and talk to the person if you want to get their attention.

Do not spit.
a lot of men do this almost subconsciously. Spitting is very crude and not too pretty to look at. Do not spit in public unless you want to look like you were raised in a sewer. I know I sometimes spit but I try to do it in a corner and sometimes it’s unavoidable but on the most part there’s no need to spit in front of others.

Know a good Wine.
There’s nothing people hold in higher regard than a recommendation for a good wine, know at least one to show you have some culture.

Do not get in someone’s face.
If you have a problem with someone, ignore it and do not sink to their level or bring it up in private, doing it in public is unseemly and will end up ruining peoples nights including your own

Know your limit.
There is nothing attractive about someone staggering around off their chops from alcohol and drugs eat a good meal before going out and show some restraint in our intake.