Thread: Ask Lucy: Practical Advice for the Modern Man

Originally Posted by jpcavin

Please clarify. Are you saying that if someone disrespects you, you stoop to their level as well?

Nevermind. That wasn't the question. It was simply True of False.

Originally Posted by jpcavin

This applies to both genders but I am going to refer to "Gentlemen" since this thread is dedicated to and for the Modern Man

Gentlemen are respectful to their significant other....

True or False?

False. It was a trick question.

It's a misconception that a gentleman, or an actual guy who is nice, should be respectful to a woman he is interested in. It perpetuates the idea that respect is merely a tool to be exchanged for sex. A true gentleman should be polite and respectful to everyone, regardless of gender. He shouldn't be using it as a means of attraction.

Disrespect is sign of a relationship that is going to constantly struggle until it ends up on the rocks, sooner or later. some guys (gals) just don't want to believe it is that important a factor in a healthy relationship. Disagreement can be healthy, the way that disagreement is expressed can be very unhealthy indeed. jp is correcto, the concept applies across all manner of relationships.

Originally Posted by alevin

Disrespect is sign of a relationship that is going to constantly struggle until it ends up on the rocks, sooner or later. some guys (gals) just don't want to believe it is that important a factor in a healthy relationship. Disagreement can be healthy, the way that disagreement is expressed can be very unhealthy indeed. jp is correcto, the concept applies across all manner of relationships.

Not where I was going with my question, but very true.

My questions are rather general and geared more towards how to tell the difference between a regular man and a gentleman. As in, what makes a gentleman stand out from the rest of the men?

Gentlemen keep doors open for everyone....

True of False?

Read this. Maybe your questions will be answered. #8 puts the cologne question to rest.

Who Said Chivalry Is Dead? 20 Things A Gentleman Does Differently

Originally Posted by konakathy

Read this. Maybe your questions will be answered.

Who Said Chivalry Is Dead? 20 Things A Gentleman Does Differently

Well thanks for hijacking my morning show, Princess!

Originally Posted by jpcavin

Gentlemen keep doors open for everyone....

True of False?

I say True, and my 19 year old son is truly a gentleman when it comes to this!

Originally Posted by jpcavin

Well thanks for hijacking my morning show, Princess!

No problemo. What are friends for? :toung:

Originally Posted by jpcavin

Gentlemen keep doors open for everyone....

True of False?

True.

For some reason, a lot of people hate it when guys open doors for them. When I walk through a door, I either let the person behind me go first or I hold the door open for them once I go through. I think it's incredibly rude if I'm right behind someone and he or she lets the door shut in my face. So in my humble opinion, I think a gentleman should keep the door open for someone behind him, regardless of gender or age. It's just common courtesy.

Originally Posted by jpcavin

Gentlemen keep doors open for everyone....

True of False?

I would say true, especially if you are an "old school gentleman". In addition, after a gentleman has opened the car door for his lady, a true lady will reach across the seat and unlock the gentleman's door for him...Yes ladies it swings both ways!!!