Gallantry.
The companion list, for men that want to be gentlemen in the modern age.
1) Call. A text is not the same. A phone call shows that you care and that the other person has value.
2) Open the door. Really. This small act of deference and others like it (pulling out a chair, offering a coat) will never go out of style.
3) Keep it to yourself. The guys do not need to know the details of your date, so keep it to yourself and allow her to retain her dignity, especially if you intend to keep her around.
4) Own a suit. Job interviews, weddings, and funerals still happen and a good suit lasts for years. Sometimes it is just important to look the part. Be prepared.
5) Pick up a check. Not all of them, but some, and especially in the beginning. It will set you apart and establish you as having generosity.
6) Listen. Most women want to be acknowledged by their companions, so listen and respond so that she feels important and intelligent.
7) Lend a hand. To the older woman hauling groceries to her door, the guy that has a flat tire, or the neighbor that needs the snow cleared from their walkway. Small acts of kindness are the mark of a true gentleman.
8) Avoid discussing money and purchases. Verbal one-upmanship and boasting never impress the way they are intended to and only produce resentment in your listeners. Be cautious about money discussions and sensitive to others' situations.
9) Know your limits. Stop drinking before you pick a fight, start an argument, become boorish, or have to be escorted home by your date. Everyone else will remember the incident far better and longer than you will. It's just not worth it.
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