"In 2015, Country Life magazine created a list of the 39 attributes that make a modern gentleman, and we lightly pulled them apart, remember? Oh, no, this is completely different. You see, Country Life magazine has created a list of the 39 attributes that make a modern gentleman That's exactly the same! No it isn't, because that was a decade ago. The 2015 rules are completely obsolete now. For example, one of them was Cooks an omelette to die for and another was Is good with waiters. Preposterously outdated stuff."
"Surely that's less about being a gentleman and more about not wanting to look like a sweaty idiot. Or there's this one: Never runs for things in public. Anything? What if your dog was chasing some deer through a park? If you're a gentleman, you'll remain at walking pace. The deer will appreciate your panache. How about this one: Believes Roger Moore was the best 007. That's not gentlemanly, that's just contrarian pub talk."
Being a modern gentleman emphasizes timeless manners, efficient un-fussy behavior, and respect for service staff. Culinary competence, particularly the ability to poach and scramble eggs without fuss, remains a mark of refinement. Small courtesies such as learning and using waiters' names and not modifying restaurant orders signal consideration. Personal presentation includes tasteful gym attire and restrained public conduct, such as avoiding running in public. Punctuality, knowing when to call it a night, and quiet confidence define the role more than fleeting trends. Gentlemanliness blends traditional courtesy with pragmatic, low-fuss competence.
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