Are all the gentlemen dead now?

[Steindorh]

No, not all the gentlemen are dead. We just aren't as easily spotted as the others, and in this day and age we also seem to not get any dates.

 

[Agrael]

Maybe he was making a joke ? Every considered that ?

Or maybe not... So I dunno

 

[wooty]

I do try and be courteous at every avaliable opportunity, but it often doesnt get you anywhere these days.
Even with girls, they seem to prefer those tight tshirt wearing dickheads that usually treat them like filth

 

[Booze Zombie]

I don't think calling it "being a gentleman" is really sitting right with the "feminist" (I use the term loosely) crowd.

However, I think "not being a complete wanker" is something I can support.

 

[dreamtime]

*Checks*
Nope, Sean Connery is still alive. It's OK everyone, not all the gentlemen are dead!

High five.

 

[Azure-Supernova]

I woudn't say that gentlemen are dead exactly, I just think that in the modern world, there's a little less tact to go around. I for one am a prime example, I used my manners and demand mutual respect from anyone and everyone. Is it really too much to ask?

 

[AWAR]

mmmm maybe because all gentle-ladies are dead too?...
hearing things like "God, he is so pretty i would suck him off" everyday at school made me think that btw....

 

[Gxas]

Chivalry, to me, is dead. Sure, you can be a gentleman, but hey, if the woman is making money as well, why should I still have to pay for everything? Expecting guys to be gentlemen in this day and age is just setting a double standard.

I totally agree with this guy, maybe not telling the cashier that she was stupid, but I do agree with him having her pay. I worked quite a bit while dating my ex. I payed for nearly everything, including the $150 dinner on the night that we broke up. See what being a gentleman got me? I'm now single and broke. She's with another guy who will probably end up the same way as I am.

Women, for the most part, are fickle. You cannot demand equal rights and then expect things to stay the way they were. It doesn't happen.

 

[Azure Sky]

I woudn't say that gentlemen are dead exactly, I just think that in the modern world, there's a little less tact to go around. I for one am a prime example, I used my manners and demand mutual respect from anyone and everyone. Is it really too much to ask?

So true, the whole 'treat others how you want to be treated' thing is harder and harder to maintain these days, kinda pisses me off really...

*Sees how sociaty is heading down the road of getting smashed and beating each other to a bloody pulp*

...working as intended prehaps?

 

[Azure-Supernova]

I woudn't say that gentlemen are dead exactly, I just think that in the modern world, there's a little less tact to go around. I for one am a prime example, I used my manners and demand mutual respect from anyone and everyone. Is it really too much to ask?

So true, the whole 'treat others how you want to be treated' thing is harder and harder to maintain these days, kinda pisses me off really...

*Sees how sociaty is heading down the road of getting smashed and beating each other to a bloody pulp*

...working as intended prehaps?

But am I right in thinking, that we seem to live in a society of "Respect me because of X reason(s)"? Sure it's expected to respect local authorities. But my teacher is a condescending cow and shows me barely a shred of respect, so I give as much back. Am I wrong in that? Should I really be a gentleman just because she's older than me or has is a figure of some authority?

 

[UltraParanoia]

Pfft. She probably was/is stupid. It's perfectly acceptable to insult someones intelligence when they are vapid twats.


Somewhat on topic, where the hell do all of you live where opening doors for people is veiwed as something special? Hell, that's common courtesy around here, everyone does it for everyone, from the elderly preist right down to the ex-con.

 

[LordSphinx]

You like people for their qualities, but you love them for their flaws. If you try to look like Mister Perfect to a lady, she will perceive you as dull. Be honest, even though it means that 70% of everyone will hate you for it, because that other 30% will be all the more interested in you, for either friendship, sex or love.

And on another note, being a gentleman isn't about holding the doors and giving gifts. That's what you think when you are in highschool and still don't understand much of social interactions. It's about making sure that people are comfortable around you and can trust you.

 

[ZZoMBiE13]

I hold doors for women, talk to them with respect, verbally tear apart any man who speaks like the dregs of society, and act as much as I can with utmost chivalry.

I have had one girlfriend, never had women interested in me, in fact, lost women to assholes and prigs. Been treated as a doormat and a nuisance.

I'm starting to think that women in general are earning the quality of man they recieve today.

I feel sorry for them. And I end up drinking alone and angry.

As the French say, C'est la vive.

I'm inclined to agree with this post. Honestly the only thing being a "Nice gentleman" ever earned me was heartache, heartbreak and even a divorce. It may sound cynical, but at least where I live the ladies seem to be more inclined to choose the asshats. So let em if thats what they want.

 

[rokkolpo]

i'm always a gent.
in a casual,funny guy kind of way.

but that guy was just being as ass.

 

[Cowabungaa]

Of course we're not, I myself being praised multiple times for being such a gentleman, sweet guy and whatnot. People generally trust me quickly, tell me what bothers them, and I try to help and make them feel better, next to the obvious "let me help you with that". Not just girls mind you, but it seems that girls appreciate it more. It's also very satisfying to see a customer at work leave with a smile, knowing I helped them at the best of my abilities.

Still, it has never gotten me a girl, or even lots of friends, but being a gentleman is a matter of principle, not meant to be a pussy-magnet.

 

[Azure Sky]

I woudn't say that gentlemen are dead exactly, I just think that in the modern world, there's a little less tact to go around. I for one am a prime example, I used my manners and demand mutual respect from anyone and everyone. Is it really too much to ask?

So true, the whole 'treat others how you want to be treated' thing is harder and harder to maintain these days, kinda pisses me off really...

*Sees how sociaty is heading down the road of getting smashed and beating each other to a bloody pulp*

...working as intended prehaps?

But am I right in thinking, that we seem to live in a society of "Respect me because of X reason(s)"? Sure it's expected to respect local authorities. But my teacher is a condescending cow and shows me barely a shred of respect, so I give as much back. Am I wrong in that? Should I really be a gentleman just because she's older than me or has is a figure of some authority?

Agreed, and it's really quite frustrating.
At least with me, I generaly only show people respect if they treat others in kind.
To hell with most of the 'you should respect X because of Y' BS, it's all a huge pile of 'bleh'

As for teachers, i'm sure we have all been there.

 

[Admiral Stukov]

I try to be nice to everyone (except those who are dicks) but I find it easier to be nice against girls, so I guess you could say I'm a gentleman. Guess I have to go and buy a tophat now.

 

[Guitar Gamer]

man that guy seems like a bit of a dick, a bad day doesn't justify being out rightly rude.

that is why if I ever get rich I am going to establish The Canadian Guild Of Distinguished Gentlemen where you must where a top hat and a monocle for admittance if you are a male member. Of course once we get some female members I'll have to change the name to The Canadian Guild Of Distinguished Aristocrats