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Manners for Boys “Gentlemen” An Endangered Species. Googol Learning website 10-30-10 http://www.googolpower.com/content/articles/manners-for-boys-gentlemen-an-endangered-species. Respectful Attitudes. Gentlemen have respectful attitudes which lead to respectful actions and words.
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Manners for Boys“Gentlemen”An Endangered Species Googol Learning website 10-30-10 http://www.googolpower.com/content/articles/manners-for-boys-gentlemen-an-endangered-species
Respectful Attitudes • Gentlemen have respectful attitudes which lead to respectful actions and words. • They greet people with a smile, nod or "hello" as they pass people. • Their attitude is one of putting others first - based on The Golden Rule... to treat others the way they would like to be treated.
Respectful Words • Gentlemen use respectful words: • "Please" "Thank You" "You're Welcome" and "Excuse Me." • Instead of "What?" and "Huh?" they say "Pardon me?" • They say "Yes Ma'am" and "No Sir" respectfully. • They never use cursing or cussing words. • Gentlemen also have the courage to use difficult words like, "I'm Sorry" "I made a mistake" and "Will You Forgive Me?"
Opening Doors • Gentlemen open doors for Ladies and allow them to pass through first, saying, "After you!" • All children open the door for their elders.
Opening Doors • A gentleman walks a Lady to the car and opens the car door for her.
Seating • A Gentleman offers his seat to a Lady. • A Gentleman should offer his seat to his elders or pregnant women in crowded buses or waiting rooms. • He should never be seated until his mother is seated.
Seating • A Gentleman seats a Lady at the dinner table before he seats himself. • He rises when a Lady excuses herself and when she returns. • A gentleman takes care of the lady to his right. Practice.
Common Courtesy • A Gentleman helps a Lady put on or remove her coat or sweater. • He also offers to help carry heavy packages for a lady. • Children offer to carry bags for their mothers. • If the lady drops something, the gentleman will pick it up for her.
Sign of Respect • A Gentlemen stands when a Lady enters the room or when he is introduced to someone.
Chivalry • A Gentleman protects a Lady from danger. He walks on the curb side of the road as a courtesy of protection and to keep the lady from getting splashed by puddles. • He also stands behind a lady on an escalator going up; and in front of her going down to protect her from falling. • He walks down a dark theatre aisle first and lets the lady follow. Practice.
Honor • A Gentleman will never EVER hit or hurt a Lady. • A boy must never hit or hurt a girl, but rather use his strength to protect a girl.