It is only February, but some people have already broken their New Year resolutions. Other people including yourself may not have committed themselves to any cause for 2014, but it's never too late to commit to being the perfect gentleman.
Being a gentleman is always in style, no matter what the weather may be outside. In most cases it cost virtually nothing, but time and being aware of your actions. In 9 Steps to Becoming the Perfect Gentleman, SchoneSeelen covered topics such as: respect, hygiene, honesty, self-control ,first impressions and taking responsibility.
Incorporating all of those lessons as well as the ones discussed in this list, into your daily routine are sure ways to set yourself apart from the rest, and be considered as one of the best. So what exactly is the "new age" gentleman? Let the gentleman panel which includes Fonzworth Bentley, Musiq Soulchild, Q-Tip, a few tips from myself and more--be your guide:
24. Don't fall into the trap of designer labels. It's easy to look good on a budget, and even better for your pockets. All of these men walking around in expensive labels with two dollars in their pockets need to realize that they were born in the most luxurious and rare label or all, their own skin.
23.Stay clear of the theatrics. You're no longer in high school, therefore the gossiping needs to stop. If you don't like someone, no need to waste energy talking bad about them.
22. Learn more about food and where to eat it cheaply. Most cities have great ethnic food; you just have to go to a specific neighborhood to get it.
21. Respect other people's relationships. If a man tells you that he's committed, leave it at that, and continue in your pursuit of happiness.
20. Grooming is extremely important, and one of the biggest is well manicured nails. This doesn't mean you have to get a manicure, but your nails should be trimmed, and if you choose to keep them long--keep them clean! This also goes for your socks, underwear, bed sheets, etc.
19. Avoid unnecessary use of expletives in public, it makes you look ignorant.
18. Unless your Fight Club membership is in danger of being revoked, walk away from altercations. Grown men don't fight, we use our words effectively to resolve our differences.
17. Always put your napkin in your lap at dinner. Stuffing it in your shirt is grounds for getting slapped.
16. Caveman behavior at the dinner table isn't good. Use utensils, avoid chewing with your mouth open and don't leave a messy plate.
15. When eating out, always tip more than 20 percent. Waiters live off of customers' kindness. And you don't want to make other people at your table reach into their pocket to cover your cheapness.
14. Treat women with respect. I cringe whenever I hear homosexual men or any man refer to a woman as a bitch. I don't care if you're gay, you are still a man so there is never an excuse for calling a woman out of her name.
13. Become more cultured. Life is more than the club, drinking, fashion, Beyonce and Rupaul's Drag Race. In doing so, you will be able to hold more intelligent conversations and discover new interest.
12. Sometimes the best movies are in the independent market. Documentaries are great educational sources, too.
11. If you're trying to have a relationship, let the man know. If you're not, and you're just trying to smash, let him know that, too. Honesty goes a long way, and there's no sense in wasting anyone's time, including yours.
10. Brush your teeth, gargle or have a breath mint before getting up close and personal. End of discussion.
9. If the opportunity presents itself on the first night, don't pull a condom out of your wallet. Sure it's great that you were ready for the moment, but it doesn't look classy. There will be a next time, and more than likely your partner should have condoms of his own.
8. Even if you're having a one-night stand with a man, be respectful. Casual sex needn't be disrespectful. In fact, it's more fun when its not.
7. Don't fall asleep, or just get up and leave the room when you're done, tops. Just because you got yours doesn't mean the moment is over, and your attention should immediately go towards helping the bottom get their nut.
6. If you're not into oral, you better get into it. Not with every man, of course, but someone you're serious with. There's so many tops who don't do this, or don't do that. Know that what you won't do, someone else will.
5. Don't be loud in public, it's immature.
4. Don't ask about the last guy he was with; as in, "Was I better than he was?" Being competitive is a young man's game.
3. Don't reveal your relationship issues to other people. Unless your man is physically or emotionally abusive, no one needs to know your business. The less they know, the less mess they can conjure up.
2. Avoid public fights with your man. Keep things private to let him know there's an exclusive world that you and he share.
1. Use protection at all times, no excuses! So many men are unknowingly walking around carrying diseases, even if they've been tested within the last year. Protect others and most importantly protect yourselves.
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