5 Charming Habits of the British Gentleman You Can Copy (+ One You Can't)
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Learn these desirable characteristics of the British Gentleman archetype to improve your personal charisma and confidence.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:35 Habit #1
1:55 Habit #2
3:24 Habit #3
4:55 Habit #4
6:05 Habit #5
6:41 The accent
7:20 Conclusion
I find it very interesting that so many wealthy Americans and their children have no manners whatsoever and consider anyone in the servant/worker class to be unworthy of respect. It is also interesting that one can find gentlemanliness in all economic strata from the poorest to the richest. Class is one of the few things that requires no money at all, and it is one of the few things that money can't buy. However, elegance combined with class is a wonderful thing to behold. I love Gent Z because he always mixes the two and encourages others to do the same.
Donald Trump undoubtedly represents the pinnacle of this aberration. By the way: I totally agree with you about Gent Z. Good to see young men living up to this way of life. Because it is not a lifestyle but a way you decide to live your life. I have lived long enough to witness times where money was scarce and times where there was more than enough for a decent living. But you would never have noticed it from the outside, because it didn't change my dress code and my manners.
@@christophneuschaeffer7489 Christopher, I think I agree completely (although I am not sure whether your comment about Trump was intended as a positive or negative) . To me, real class is timeless, regardless of income. It remains a rock in hard times and easy times. It is always respectful of that which is worthy of respect and never ostentatious. It does not pander to be popular. It never seeks to impress others with material things. It is also ethical, kind, and considerate of others. And we all have different amounts or degrees of class, though. And that's okay, too. We're all on a journey, after all. Nobody is perfect. And sometimes, an extremely classy, deeply seated characteristic of class can appear to be offset by some weakness. But for class to be REAL, there must be a certain humility at the core of the person and a willingness to see one's own imperfections as imperfections. I, too, have lived long enough to have experienced harder times and easier times, and it is during the harder times that I have learned the most about myself.
@@timward3116 Well spoken. In hard times you not only learn much about yourself and your resilience, but also about your true friends. And talking about Trump: he is rich and his words are often so disrespectful (“you can grab them by the pu***“) or simply far beyond the truth. Not gentlemanlike at all.
@@christophneuschaeffer7489 I was pretty sure that's what you were talking about (regarding Trump), but I wasn't sure I was reading it correctly. Yes, I agree with you regarding your view of Trump as well. A close look and honest evaluation of his main opposition, though, reveals only the veneer of class. Since I cannot support spending billions of dollars on genociding/starving millions of people to ethnically cleanse a land for real estate developers, I will sit this election out. Genocide shows no class, LOL. Whoever wins this election will win it be default.
I absolutely love British humor, but it goes over most people’s heads here in the US xDD.
Haha
I was going to a fancy dress party dressed as a handbag, but I was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory. M.
@@rovercoupe7104ughhh lol
@@ronaldgmaster5782 Thank you. I hope you are well. M.
Someone recently told me that it is impolite to place your cell phone onto the table. Sounds like a good sign of respect.
Personally, I keep mine in my jacket pocket if I’m out, or just not on my person while eating with others at home
If you put it on the table, it's too obvious when you pick it up and head off to the restroom, keep it hidden in your pocket
Good point@@walkerskii
I agree Id not even pull it out to check text Especially at someone house or on a date with lady
Turn it off and keep it in your jacket of bag. Do not pull it out until after the dinner is over.
I've been enjoying your content lately! These videos have been incredibly helpful.
Thank you! That is great to hear
Keep up the excellent work!
Good info, thanks.
Thank you Sir. The problem is I'm from Gloucestershire and sound like a farmer 😂. I think you have us spot on.
Hahaha, it is a great accent although not always the most decipherable for Americans!
My dad always says Do something for someone without expecting anything in return ever
You're doing very great Gent... This is a Joe Blog on Non Political Issues ! Very Well Done !!!... Btw I wish you and your girlfriend A Very Merry Xmas with a lot of ❤❤❤❤... (Erik)(...from Belgium...).
Thank you, Erik! Merry Christmas to you and your family too
My brother..excellent video...KEEPING UP APPEARANCES!!!!!! FUNNY😂😅😊!!!!...PEACE
@@kenneth7826 thanks Kenneth!
Also do charming habits of Italians and French.
5 Charming Habits of the British Gentlemen 1. Chivalry 2. Manners 3. Be Self-depricating 4. Humor 5. Non-reactiveness
Fellow UK->US transplant here. You have this 100% right. We had a headmaster who always reminded us of the “Manners maketh Man” proverb. So when someone is bloviating for 12 minutes straight about his new Corvette, I just keep the wise words in mind, nod politely, and try to remember what the hell car is it that I drive.
Most of what you noted, those of us who grew up in the South have always done.
As an American lady, I can only speak for myself, but I LOVE English gentlemen. I've had a huge crush on Timothy Dalton since I was 14. But also love Clive Owen, Colin Firth, Daniel Craig. Watch old movies of Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton. All so classy and with a good sense of humor. And all so handsome! Then that accent! What's not to love?!
I love Craig humour in 007 Like one if M asking him if desk got bigger or he got smaller lol
I always refer to people as Sir or Madam Even if something simple as buying groceries to lady at tilt
I believe Habit no.5 is called having a 'Stiff Upper Lip'.
I find it interesting how similar the British and Southern US cultures are, especially with regard to humor and manners. Southerners tend to be very witty in comparison to most Americans, and manners are extremely important here. I've always thought that the South was the most European-esqe region of the US. This makes sense, since historically the Southern colonies were the most resilient to the revolution. Even today I suppose we still retain a more European cultural flavor compared to the rest of the US.
Manners Math Man😌
My friend and I worked for a British man who moved to Canada. He once met an American friend of hers and the conversation went like this: British boss "Hi I am [name]", American woman, "No s**t, and what's with the fake British accent?". lol
Hugh Grant is my favorite fictional British character
Hugh Grant is a British actor and not fictional at all. Only the characters he plays are fictional. There is a little difference in it, wouldn't you agree?
I don’t think I could date someone who can’t laugh at British and Australian humor. Everyone gets shown Catherine Tate, The IT Crowd, Miranda, and Kath & Kim, among others. 😂
There’s a southern gentleman stereotype. M
British are great, while Americans are awesome
Three thoughts. Is Bond a Gentleman? More cad than Gent. Do suavity and charm equate to being a gent? Well, not necessarily. And lastly, if she didn't find The Office to be funny, find a girl who does. I'll admit it's not laugh out-loud humour, more cringe worthy. But still...
Nah, don't use sarcasm. As is said, sarcasm is the lowest form a wit.