How to Be a Gentleman

A true gentleman is respectful to everyone in his orbit, from women he'd like to date to elderly people who need help with their groceries. He takes impeccable care of his appearance, is polite to everyone who deserves it, and is kind to women regardless of whether or not he thinks he has a chance with them. To be a true gentleman, you need to be self-aware, mature, and courteous. Although it seems that chivalry is dead, you can make a difference by making the effort to bring more respect and care into the world.

*Maintain proper hygiene. Make sure to bathe regularly. When applying deodorant or cologne, don't use a lot. Some girls may not like the smell and if you reek of it, they're not going to be pleased.

*Wear flattering clothes. If you want to be a gentleman, then you should wear clothes that fit your body well, eliminate flashy clothing and avoid fashion "faux pas"

*Groom yourself well. To be a true gentleman, you have to make sure your hair is regularly combed and that you either make a point of shaving your facial hair or that you maintain a nice, solid beard.

*Have a firm handshake. A true gentleman knows how to give a true handshake. Whether you’re meeting your future boss, your girlfriend’s dad, or your sister’s boyfriend, you should make sure to look the person in the eye, grip his or her hand firmly, and show that you mean business.

*Avoid any offensive actions in public. If you’re in public, then you should avoid farting, belching, speaking too loudly, being overly demanding, grabbing your crotch, or getting too drunk. A gentleman is always in control of himself, body and mind. If you do lose control, however, it’s important to apologize instead of acting like nothing happened. 

*Help the people around you. Always be aware of how you can help people. Wait an extra few seconds to hold the door for the person behind you. Offer to help people get their grocery bags to the car. You don't have to go overboard and risk hurting yourself

*Make polite conversation. Be prepared to ask questions or make statements of courtesy, like "How was your day", "May I help you?", "Let me get that for you", or "I'll take care of that". Learn to speak slowly and carefully and to take the time to really talk to people in a polite fashion, no matter how rushed you may be. 

*Don't talk about yourself too much. You can tell people enough to let them know a little bit about you, at first, but you should wait to really reveal every last thing about yourself.

*Treat everyone with respect. Being a gentleman doesn’t just mean being polite and courteous to beautiful women; it means being respectful to other men, to the elderly, and even to children. A true gentleman shouldn’t be able to turn his charm on and off, and he should be kind and respectful to absolutely everyone who deserves it.

*Avoid physical altercations. Avoid fighting, as it isn't the best way to solve problems; however, a real gentleman never backs off when he's challenged, always standing up for himself and his values. Remember to prioritize and not sacrifice your values for someone who is clearly just picking a fight with whomever will join in.

*Don’t treat women like objects. The worst thing you can do to a woman is look her up and down like she’s a piece of meat. Women are human beings with their own thoughts, hopes, and goals, and you should never ogle them and treat them like they’re only there to serve as a feast for your eyes. When you meet a new woman, ask her name and get to know her for real, instead of just staring at her like you’re undressing her with your mind. 

*When you’re walking down a street with a woman, walk on the side closer to the traffic. This is an old-fashioned gentlemanly action that is done so that you “protect” the woman from the street as you’re walking.

*Don’t talk down to women. It's okay to tease them, but being cruel is not the way to go. Teasing does not mean calling them vulgar words, however. No matter how joking your tone is, it hurts a woman when a so-called "gentleman" calls them a dirty word. 

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