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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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Tagged art of manliness, chivalry, etiquette, manners, women
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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
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
Posted in Manners, Traditions, and Etiquette, Southern Gentleman
Tagged chivalry, manners, Walter C. Gusler
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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
Posted in Culture and Heritage, Manners, Traditions, and Etiquette
Tagged Brian Standerfer, chivalry, civility
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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
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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Tagged chivalry, civility, etiquette, manners
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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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Tagged art of manliness, clothing, etiquette, grooming, manners
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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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Tagged etiquette, family, holiday, life style, manners
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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
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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Tagged art of manliness, etiquette, manners
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