Category Archives: Manners, Traditions, and Etiquette

Gentleman’s Guide to Opening Doors

Today’s post at the Art of Manliness blog does an excellent job of discussing opening a door for a lady. No one who reads Confederate Colonel will be the least bit surprised at the idea that a gentleman opens a … Continue reading

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Back to Basics – Good Grooming

Sometimes it is good to just go back to the basics, and simple good grooming is a part of that. It is something that people tend to think comes naturally, but sometimes people just aren’t taught or they learned from … Continue reading

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A Helping Hand

When my wife and I got married we compromised on a home in a very upscale neighborhood about five miles outside of town. We chose this home one because it was close to her work and two it was far … Continue reading

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George Washington’s 110 Rules to live by

Amongst the papers of George Washington’s estate were found manuscripts written by Washington himself during his teens. One of these manuscripts was titled, “Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation,” a list if not written by him … Continue reading

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The importance of a Handshake

The handshake, is it a Southern thing? Since moving up to the pacific northwest about 7 months ago, I have come to notice many of the differences in the cultures and traditions between back home in the South and here. … Continue reading

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Gentleman’s Tuesday

This newspaper article gives me hope for this generation. The school being discussed is in New York – it is an idea that Southerners need to pick up on. About a month ago, Fox Lane High School Principal Joel Adelberg … Continue reading

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7 Lessons on Appearance

The Art of  Manliness blog should be on every Southern gentleman’s regular reading list. The post titled 7 Lessons on Appearance Learned in the Marine Corps is a classic.  Here are the article’s 7 points: Your personal presentation is important … Continue reading

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Lee-Jackson and CSA Day Dinners

The Lee-Jackson Dinner is a tradition celebrated by SCV and UDC groups – but it need not be limited to that. Why not have your own Lee-Jackson Dinner at home? Robert E. Lee’s birthday is on January 19, and Stonewall … Continue reading

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Some Quotes about Manners

A general rule of etiquette is that one apologizes for the unfortunate occurrence, but the unthinkable is unmentionable. Judith Martin (“Miss Manners”) Manners are of more importance than laws…. Manners are what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify, exalt or … Continue reading

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Making Introductions Like a Gentleman

The Art of Manliness has long been a favorite blog on my daily reading list. Wednesday’s post was Making Introductions Like a Gentleman, and it is a must-read post. The post goes into enough detail about how to do this … Continue reading

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