“Once a gentleman, and always a gentleman.” Charles Dickens

Below is a short list of traits that men seeking to be
gentleman should strive to attain. The list is not
exclusive, but it should be enough to get one started
down the path.
Never perform an act of service as with a manner of conferring a
service. Rather perform it with gentlemanly ease as if it were a
matter of course.
Cultivate tact. It has been said, “Tact is the ability to describe others
as they see themselves.” Today, people talk too much and think too
little. They say things on an impulse and consequently cause more
trouble than is needed. A gentleman always thinks before he
speaks.
Avoid a conceited manner. It is considerably ill bred to act as if you
were superior to those around you. Acting conceited is proof not of
your superiority, but vulgarity. Cultivate humility in all that you do.
Avoid pride. A proud man places himself at a distance from other
men, but he forgets that this very distance causes him also toappear little to other people.
Cultivate the virtues of the soul. Integrity, strong principles, and
refined intellect are defining virtues of a true gentleman.

TreaTreat all women with respect. The man who is a rude husband,
brother, or son cannot be a true gentleman.
Never groom in public. Don’t comb your hair, clip your nails, or
heaven forbid, pick your nose in public. If you must groom while
out, excuse yourself to the restroom and take care of it there.
At the table, always eat slowly. A man practically swallowing his
food whole appears more like a beast rather than a gentleman.
Avoid profane language. Profanity is a mark of low breeding. If
you must swear, avoid doing so in front of ladies and small children.
Learn to restrain anger. An angry man ceases to be a gentleman
and shows to the world that he cannot control his emotions.
Keep good company. Those you associate with reflect who you are.
Help yourself cultivate the traits of a gentleman by surrounding
yourself with others who have the same goal.
Remove your hat indoors. Sadly, this rule seems to have been
forgotten. Set yourself apart from others by taking your hat off
when you come inside. If you don’t do that, at least take it off while
at the dinner table.