ETIQUETTE OF A GENTLEMAN

Ladies first and give priority to women, young or old, the code of a gentleman.

Back in ancient times, only men were given the priority. They have the right to study and govern, and as for women, they only have to stay home and do chores. But as time goes, women began to rise and today became equal to men. They can now study and rule a society, not just stay at home. Men began to respect the gender that was once cloaked in their four-walled homes.

When a man sees a lady standing in a bus, he offers his seat so that the woman could have a comfortable ride. Then people around would be thinking: “What a gentleman he is.”

When there is a long line and an old person is behind the guy, he would stand back and let the lady go on first. Then people around would be thinking: “What a gentleman he is.”

Is this how we a measure a gentleman? Wikipedia defined it as a means of treating others, especially women, in a respectful manner, and not taking advantage or pushing others into doing things they choose not to do.

Back in the past, being a gentleman is an appropriate manner for men and being gentlemanly is a noble act.

Today, when we look around, there are very few remaining gentleman among us. One of the main reasons could be that most of men don’t know how to be one.

AskMen.com cited some etiquette that men should observe: Always be polite, do not curse, do not speak loudly, do not lose your temper, do not stare, do not interrupt, do not spit, respect your elders, do not laugh at others’ mistakes, always open doors for ladies, give up or help with her seat and ask if she needs anything.

I’m not saying that we should be slaves or anything, but we should always remember that giving respect is a good way of gaining respect from others.