How to Be A Gentleman...Tip #7

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A Gentleman Walks Through A Door

A gentleman always glances behind him when he walks through a door. He never lets a door slam a door in another persons face. It doesn't matter if the other person is a man or a woman. If it is a revolving door, a gentleman pays more attention than usual. He steps ahead, does not move to fast, pushes the door open, and makes the world a little easier for the person after him. He never shares a revolving door section with another person. He respects their space.

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How To Be A Gentleman...Tip #6

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A Gentleman Attends A Wedding

Obviously, a gentleman only attends a wedding he has been invited to. If his invitation does not say "and guest," he attends alone, even if a reception follows. He arrives on time and sits on the appropriate side of the aisle. The left side if he is a friend on the bride or the right side if he is a friend on the groom. If he knows them both, he sits on the side with the greater number of empty seats. During the ceremony, he stands when everyone stands, and he does not chat during the music. At the reception he speaks to the bride and groom and to their parents. If their is dancing, he does his part, partnering with as many bridesmaids as possible.

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How To Be A Gentleman...Tip #5

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When To Wear A Tuexedo

A gentleman never wears a tuxedo before six o'clock, no matter what anyone else does. If he owns his own dinner clothes (the correct term for what is known as a tuxedo) he wears them anytime the invitation says "black tie" or "black tie optional." Likewise, if he is attending any formal event (wedding reception or dance etc.) that begins after eight in the evening, he may assume that black tie is appropriate. However, if he knows that other guests at the party are unlikely to be dressed in dinner clothes, he plays it safe and wears a dark suit. If the invitation does not indicate any dress code, or id "black tie optional" is suggested, a gentleman does not feel obligated to rent dinner clothes. In such situations, his dark suit will serve him perfectly.

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