The etiquette of a gentleman

[Tiger in Spain 0]

Etiquette Of A Gentleman

Do not laugh at others' mistakes

This is perhaps one of the cruelest things one can do. When you mess up, the last thing you want is for someone not only to bring it to your attention, but to ridicule you on top of that.

Remove your hat indoors

This rule seems to have gone out the window these days. You should remove your headwear upon entering a building. Furthermore, never keep your hat on while at the dinner table. It reflects very poor etiquette.

Wait for seating before eating

When sitting down for a meal, you should wait until all the guests are properly seated and ready to commence the meal before eating. Everyone should start dining at the same time; this is a subtle but very important rule.

In addition to the aforementioned rules, gentlemen (in training) should follow these additional rules when in the presence of a lady. Chivalry may be on life support, but it is not dead yet. Be one of the few to keep this flame burning for many years to come.

Always open doors

This is perhaps the most basic rule of male etiquette out there. It is also one of the easiest to follow so you have no reason to forget it. Whether she is about to enter your car, restaurant, club, or anyplace with a door, you should always hold it open. If there are many doors, then hold them open one after the other.

Put on her coat

Always help a lady put on her coat or overgarment. This is a simple but powerful action.

Help with her seat

If an unaccompanied lady is sitting next to you, it is important that you help her be seated by pulling her chair out for her and gently pushing it back into place, with the lady seated of course.

Give up your seat

If a lady arrives at the table and there are no available seats, you should stand up and offer yours to her.

Stand at attention

Always stand when a lady enters or exits the room. This rule has been somewhat relaxed, so you can stand upon entrance but remain seated upon exit. Nonetheless, if you can do both, you should.

Give her your arm

When escorting a lady (that you know) to and from social events, you should offer her your arm. This is a little more intimate, but serves well when walking on uneven ground -- especially if she's wearing high heels.

Ask if she needs anything

This is one that most guys already do, but helps complete the gentleman in all of us nevertheless. When at social events, make sure to ask the lady if you can get her something to drink (or eat, depending on the event). Show her that you care about her comfort and needs.

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[AU_tiger_2000 0]

Etiquette Of A Gentleman

Do not laugh at others' mistakes

This is perhaps one of the cruelest things one can do. When you mess up, the last thing you want is for someone not only to bring it to your attention, but to ridicule you on top of that. I fail this one bigtime

Remove your hat indoors

This rule seems to have gone out the window these days. You should remove your headwear upon entering a building. Furthermore, never keep your hat on while at the dinner table. It reflects very poor etiquette. Depends on the setting. I do remove my hat at the dinner table unless it is a McD's or something.

Wait for seating before eating

When sitting down for a meal, you should wait until all the guests are properly seated and ready to commence the meal before eating. Everyone should start dining at the same time; this is a subtle but very important rule. Usually try to do this one.

In addition to the aforementioned rules, gentlemen (in training) should follow these additional rules when in the presence of a lady. Chivalry may be on life support, but it is not dead yet. Be one of the few to keep this flame burning for many years to come.

Always open doors

This is perhaps the most basic rule of male etiquette out there. It is also one of the easiest to follow so you have no reason to forget it. Whether she is about to enter your car, restaurant, club, or anyplace with a door, you should always hold it open. If there are many doors, then hold them open one after the other. I usually open building doors. Only open the car door for my wife when it is "date night".

Put on her coat

Always help a lady put on her coat or overgarment. This is a simple but powerful action. Never do this one.

Help with her seat

If an unaccompanied lady is sitting next to you, it is important that you help her be seated by pulling her chair out for her and gently pushing it back into place, with the lady seated of course. This one either.

Give up your seat

If a lady arrives at the table and there are no available seats, you should stand up and offer yours to her. I do try to do this one.

Stand at attention

Always stand when a lady enters or exits the room. This rule has been somewhat relaxed, so you can stand upon entrance but remain seated upon exit. Nonetheless, if you can do both, you should. If I was to do this people would ask what was wrong with me

Give her your arm

When escorting a lady (that you know) to and from social events, you should offer her your arm. This is a little more intimate, but serves well when walking on uneven ground -- especially if she's wearing high heels.Again, only on date night

Ask if she needs anything

This is one that most guys already do, but helps complete the gentleman in all of us nevertheless. When at social events, make sure to ask the lady if you can get her something to drink (or eat, depending on the event). Show her that you care about her comfort and needs. Usually do this one.

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[TDAuburn 2]

I do most of those. But, I think the women's lib. movement a few years back did some damage to these practices. There have been a couple of occasions where I've opened a door for a woman and been met with "I'm not helpless". These are usually women who coach volleyball and have short haircuts.

[Streyeder 0]

Do not laugh at others' mistakes I fail big time...

Remove your hat indoors ALWAYS. If Coach Bryant wouldn't wear one in a frikkin dome, why should I wear one in the house?

Wait for seating before eating It just doesn't feel right to dig in.

Always open doors Open and/or hold and wait

Put on her coat Not needed so much down here in the heat, but excellent point.

Help with her seat Should be observed more

Give up your seat I did this quite often before they split the North College transit route. Now I just walk.

Stand at attention Rarely observed anymore

Give her your arm Social event? Oh, wait, this is a liberal arts thing huh?

Ask if she needs anything A must