Whatever happened to the British "Gentleman"?

Women dont always go for nice guys, they go for men who show them some other emotion than nice!
Sometimes that means its the wrong type but believe me its far less boring than a bloke who doesnt have an opinion of his own when he gets in a relationship and just wants to do what the woman wants. Trust me it gets bloody boring! Men just need to grow a backbone and have an opinion sometimes. And have a row sometimes.
:D
 
Back in the 50s where they belong, times change, people change, you could say why are we not like 19th century peasants.

Could you imagine being a gentlemen with all the immigrants and dole's around, you would get ******.
 
Gimpymoo said:
When did you last place a coat across a puddle so a ladies feet did not get wet?
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when it was raining at work i very kindly offered to carry a very sexy female colleague across a huge puddle at the front of the store. she declined, but it was worth a shot :p:D

does that count?

knip said:
Women dont always go for nice guys, they go for men who show them some other emotion than nice!
Sometimes that means its the wrong type but believe me its far less boring than a bloke who doesnt have an opinion of his own when he gets in a relationship and just wants to do what the woman wants. Trust me it gets bloody boring! Men just need to grow a backbone and have an opinion sometimes. And have a row sometimes.
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get back to the kitchen and make me a sammich!

(joking in relation to post :p)
 
bringerofdecay said:
get back to the kitchen and make me a sammich!

(joking in relation to post :p)
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But youve apologised, and thats the very point of my post!
Sometimes its ok to pee a girl off or upset her, or wind her up!
:D
Anyway im off to work now, I havent got a gentleman to earn me a living, I have to get my own!
(hyperactive kids on the last day of term today - cant wait!:rolleyes:)
 
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Gimpymoo said:
When did you last place a coat across a puddle so a ladies feet did not get wet?.
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Afraid I can't really recall, not living in the 14th Century and not being known as Sir Walter Raleigh (if indeed even he did). I'm pretty sure all the girls I know are capable of walking around a puddle and smart enough in most cases to do so (some are marginal though I will grant you) which suggests to me there isn't a lot of point in muddying a perfectly decent coat.

As for the rest, just look at the responses and realise that both sexes have different opinions on what is wanted in the other. None is right or wrong, they are simply preferences. Find the one who wants the qualities you project and who has qualities you admire in return - that is the challenge.
 
knip said:
But youve apologised, and thats the very point of my post!
Sometimes its ok to pee a girl off or upset her, or wind her up!
:D
Anyway im off to work now, I havent got a gentleman to earn me a living, I have to get my own!
(hyperactive kids on the last day of term today - cant wait!:rolleyes:)
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haha, brilliant, last day of term was always fun :D (except if you were a teacher).

btw, kitchen. sammich. naow.

edit: i also lack a female to make me a sammich and have to do it myself :(
 
I like to consider myself a gentleman, whether I am or not is for others to decide.

The other day I asked for a receipt by saying "May I have a receipt, please?" and I actually got a funny look from people in the queue beside me. For everyone's' information using 'can' at the beginning of a sentence when asking for something is the incorrect use of the word.

If you do just one thing today replace 'can' with 'may' when asking for something and you may just pass off as a gentleman. :)
 
In answer to the OP:

There are still a few people around who value manners etc; the problem lies in the attitude of the vast majority of people who can't be arsed, don't give a **** or genuinely think "who cares?"; they would rather take the **** out of someone who acts like a gentleman than give them any respect.

Although I hate bad use of English, it is a small thing compared to the thoughtless, selfish arrogance of many people.

To use the earlier example ....... if you do one thing today, treat people the way you would like to be treated.

Here endeth the lesson for today ..... ;)
 
I know several real gentlemen. However the majority of these "real gentlemen" are, as said, somewhat boring. I don't need a blazing-row-a-minute or to be treated mean to be kept keen - but I do require the chap to have had a bit of life experience, know who he is, know what he likes, and know how to treat a lady.

Yes, I know how to treat a gentleman :)

If you fit this category and feel like you're out of luck, wait a few years. The 20-somethings may overlook you until they hit their early 30s - then suddenly they'll be in their prime and you'll be busy (though I intend to get in there early and beat them to it! Just need to find one, now) ;)

There are also a lot of /nice/ men. But by that I don't mean gentlemanly and interesting, they tend to be inoffensive. Nothing is /wrong/ with them per se but nothing about them grabs you either. These people need an interesting hobby or vocation or a passion for something to get a twinkle into their eye.
 
Gimpymoo said:
I know times have changed but is it soo wrong to want to be polite, well dressed, well spoken and kindly mannered?

When did you last place a coat across a puddle so a ladies feet did not get wet?

How often do I hear men shouting profanity in a public place with no self respect.

(I think the problem with that one is there are too many beer swilling, kebab eating, foul mouthed women)

I actually admire the British Gentleman, a shame he is a dying or if not dead breed of individual.
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Sir,

May I invite you to visit this website for reassurance you are not alone?

http://www.thechap.net/content/section_manifesto/index.html

Yours faithfully,

M Baxter, Esq
 
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