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New York City Manners – 1940’s

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

When asked the question, “What’s wrong with this picture?” any Southern gentleman would immediately know the answer. In truth, I suspect even the men sitting down while the woman is standing also know the answer. Judging by the look on … Continue reading →

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A Southern Gentleman is Friendly, Courteous, and Kind

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Part 6 of our series on the Southern Gentleman and the Boy Scout movement. These are points 4, 5, and 6 of the Boy Scout Law. Friendly – Having the temper and disposition of a friend; kind; favorable; disposed to … Continue reading →

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Respect for The Flag: We should know better – Why don’t we?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

This photo is said to be from the 2011 Reunion, South Carolina Division, SCV. Now, I understand that there is some historical precedent for writing on a Confederate flag, and I am certain that this was done from a lack … Continue reading →

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Southern Gentlemen Are Not Limited to The South

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

A question occasionally arises about the Southern gentleman and geography: Can someone be a Southern gentleman when they are not in or from The South? Is it appropriate for a non-Southerner to use and display the Confederate flag and other … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Saying Thank You

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

I recently received a “thank you” note in the mail. It was neatly hand-written on fine embossed stationary. It was not for any sort of major effort on my part – it was a thank you note for merely attending … Continue reading →

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Dress, Grooming, and The Effect on Attitude

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

It seems that shorts, a T-shirt, and “flip flops” are now considered appropriate wear at just about any public place. How did we, as a society, get to this point? When did “being comfortable” become more important than self respect … Continue reading →

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Remembering Names – from The Art of Manliness

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The Art of Manliness blog continues its string of articles about the “nuts and bolts” of being a gentleman. This post on remembering names is definitely one you will want to read – and remember. I suspect that, if asked … Continue reading →

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Gentleman’s Guide to Opening Doors

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

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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The importance of a Handshake

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Brian Standerfer

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

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

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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