The Gentleman's Guide - How to Be a Gentleman and Man

First you may be wondering what is a gentleman? A man who is polite and dresses well? A man who knows how to behave and behave?

Perhaps all of the above.

But a true gentleman is revealed not just by his manners and clothes, but by his actions. To be a gentleman man is to seek to be a better human being.

Out of curiosity, gentleman and knight are not the same thing. The difference is that a knight is a man who rides a horse and what it is to be a gentleman, you will see below.

See now the 70 guidelines that guided you on how to be a gentleman. Of course, some points described may change according to the reader's taste, it is adaptable:

• 1. A gentleman always challenges himself to do better.
• 2. Keep your mouth shut when it's time to listen.
• 3. It will help you to push your car when it breaks down.
• 4. Do the right thing when no one is looking.
• 5. Reads about the lives of great men and takes their lessons seriously.
• 6. Take a deep breath before speaking when you are upset.
• 7. Feel comfortable wearing a shiny new tuxedo... with a cocktail in hand.
• 8. Feel comfortable wearing jeans and a T-shirt... with a hammer in your hand.
• 9. He may not always agree with others, but he respects your opinions.
• 10. Look strangers in the eye and say hello.
• 11. Knows by touch when your steak is perfectly cooked.
• 12. Know your partner's favorite drink.
• 13. You can be overdressed, but never underdressed.
• 14. Recognizes when he reaches his goal and then goes further.
• 15. Allow your partner to monopolize the remote.
• 16. Listen to the advice of older and wiser men.
• 17. Treat waiters and bartenders with respect.
• 18. Has a unique perfume and drink.
• 19. Recognizes that the more you learn, the more you still don't know.
• 20. Can graciously tolerate your family during the holidays...at least for 72 hours.
• 21. Doesn't mind sitting on the "way back" when the car is full.
• 22. Knows how to count changes.
• 23. Doesn't conduct a cost-benefit analysis when deciding how to act - he does the right thing, because it's the right thing.
• 24. Opens the door for a woman... or a man, if he comes first.
• 25. Knows at least a few words of Spanish.
• 26. Vote in elections.
• 27. Give back to your community.
• 28. Knows that a soft word speaks louder.
• 29. Make the beard a ritual.
• 30. You have a hobby you are passionate about.
• 31. Talk to people in line at the bank or post office to make them smile.
• 32. You have a team you root for, even if you don't love sports.
• 33. Understand that the terms "gentle" and "man" are not on opposite sides.
• 34. Floss your teeth.
• 35. Knows how to make a perfect martini.
• 36. Excuse me to have a phone conversation.
• 37. In matters of style, knows which rules to follow and which to break.
• 38. Never show up to a party empty-handed.
• 39. Never leave a party without thanking the host.
• 40. Likes to sleep under the stars.
• 41. Admit when you are wrong.
• 42. Knows that the right thing to do is rarely the easiest thing to do.
• 43. There are real-life heroes that you look up to.
• 44. Not afraid of public transport.
• 45. Writes down random thoughts in a well-used notebook.
• 46. ​​Always look for ways to improve yourself.
• 47. Knows how to count to 10, say "please", "thank you" and "beer" in any country you visit.
• 48. Never put others down to strengthen yourself.
• 49. Walk with purpose.
• 50. Dive in cold lakes.
• 51. Takes a stand on what you believe in.
• 52. You can have a lively argument without it turning into a heated argument.
• 53. Knows that being average is unacceptable.
• 54. Take care of the things you own and fix them when they break.
• 55. Realize that no matter how good you are at something, there will always be someone better.
• 56. Buy your friends a round at the bar.
• 57. Not afraid to take a risk and ask a woman out.
• 58. Knows how to make breakfast, even if he doesn't know how to cook.
• 59. Is vigilant about keeping your appearance tidy... including your body hair.
• 60. Lift those around you, never keep them down.
• 61. Knows how to order a bottle of wine.
• 62. Recognize that small "failures" can often bring you closer to big wins.
• 63. He is a man of character and not of reputation.
• 64. Can be assertive without being arrogant.
• 65. Remains calm even in stressful situations.
• 66. Is willing to take the blame, but shares the credit.
• 67. You always leave everyone better than you found them.
• 68. Knows how to cover your cough and sneeze into your elbow.
• 69. It's cultured, but it's not snobby.
• 70. You mentor your children.