In a recent article in the London Times, William Drew asks, “Is the gentleman a dying breed?”In the piece, Drew quotes Yann Debelle de Montby, brand director at Alfred Dunhill, the tony men’s outfitter. “Being a true gentleman,” he says, “means being gallant and generous. One can be gentle but remain firm, determined and retain a great sense of humour.”
But does the gentleman have a place in today’s go-go, go get-’em business world? Drew thinks yes. “Old-fashioned good manners — holding open doors, standing up when someone enters the room, asking questions of others rather than talking about yourself, ensuring that you compliment your host generously and so on — are an entry point for respectful behavior,” he notes. “But it’s more about your overall manner towards others: how one conducts oneself not only socially, but also in business, in relationships and in public.”
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But does the gentleman have a place in today’s go-go, go get-’em business world? Drew thinks yes. “Old-fashioned good manners — holding open doors, standing up when someone enters the room, asking questions of others rather than talking about yourself, ensuring that you compliment your host generously and so on — are an entry point for respectful behavior,” he notes. “But it’s more about your overall manner towards others: how one conducts oneself not only socially, but also in business, in relationships and in public.”
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