Comments on: Defining The Southern Gentleman

By: Stephen Clay McGehee

Stephen Clay McGehee — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:54:42 +0000

“A way of life” is exactly it. That is just who we are and the way we live. We work at it until it just becomes a part of us. It does, however, take work. The world we live in constantly mocks and ridicules that which is good, and high-profile role models are almost non-existent today. Even if the only influence we have is on our own families, that is all the motivation we need.

By: Georg T Gordon

Georg T Gordon — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:39:33 +0000

I am originally from Canada and continually strive to be a Southron Gentlemen. It is not easy considering all that confronts us. A Southron Gentleman just is. Opening doors, addressing ladies as Ma’am, and being gentle of speech is not all. Being a Southron Gentleman is a way of life.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:57:36 +0000

The southern gentleman does have wealth, his family, his morals, his proof of his hard work and labor. These things cant be bought.

By: Laura Grace Robins

Laura Grace Robins — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:10:03 +0000

I work with just such a gentleman. When I met him, I just knew he was different. He is not loud and boisterous like the other men I am around. He speaks to the women and men in such a calm fashion. He isn’t into showing off, bragging, or needing his ego stroked. He has a certain confidence. I really can’t find the words to exactly describe it, but I think “Southern Gentleman” captures it. I very much enjoy talking with him. It is just so natural and comfortable.

I think the “wannabes” think that you can be a gentleman through actions, like opening a door, etc, and still be a loud, egotistical person. That doesn’t cut it. To me, it seems like it is more of a state of mind. You either have it or you don’t. And men can still be quite dominant and leaders without raising their voice. Firmness is the key.