The Art of Being a Gentleman

A few tips for men:

Always meet your date at the door.

Don’t spit on the sidewalk.

Take her picture.

Write her letters. On paper.

Never turn down a girl’s invitation to dance.

Always ask her to dance. Don’t make her ask you.

Every hat should serve a purpose. That purpose ceases when you step inside.

Know the proper time to chew gum. It’s less often than you think.

Never sing a guitar solo.

If you don’t know what a word means, don’t use it.

When excusing yourself from the table, you need not give a reason.

Offer to carry a woman’s bags.

Pull out chairs, open doors, watch your language.

You only get one chance to notice her new haircut.

Know at least one romantic poem (in its entirety) by heart.

The most expensive restaurant is rarely the best. But it can make for rare memories.

Keep your word.

Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.

It’s better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

Refill the ice cube tray and put down the toilet seat.

When meeting someone, don’t suggest the bar or restaurant closest to your apartment.

Don’t gloat; a good friend will do it for you.

Offer your seat to a woman, no matter her age.

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.

If you’ve made your point, stop talking.

Don’t tell a man he has a sunburn; he already knows.

Remember birthdays and give thoughtful gifts.

Wrap your own presents.

If you choose to wear a tie, commit; button the top button.

Give credit, take the blame.

Offer your date the seat with the best view of the restaurant.

Never, under any circumstances, ask a woman if she is pregnant.

Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.

Don’t play the ace if you can win with the king.

Never get a haircut on an important day.

You can’t serenade a girl on the drums.

Thank a veteran.

The heart is the strongest muscle in the body. Use it.

Many thanks to 1001 Rules for My Unborn Son, for inspiring and providing much of this. http://rulesformyunbornson.tumblr.com