14 other completely unnecessary precepts for men. How many are still important, if any?


4 Do not lose your temper. When you lose your temper, you are showing everyone that you can't control your emotions.

5 Do not stare. Ogling at someone is the equivalent of psychological aggression.

6 Never interrupt. Let people finish what they are saying before adding in your comments. Interrupting is egotistical.

7 Do not spit. A lot of men do this almost subconsciously. Were you raised in a sewer?

8 Respect your elders. Just think of yourself 5 years ago... do you know more today? Yet you thought you knew it all 5 years ago.

9 Never laugh at others' mistakes. This is just weak.

10 Remove your hat indoors. This rule still goes.

11 Wait for seating before eating. Wait for the girls to sit and even help them.

12 Always open doors. Difficult when there are double doors but try.

13 Coat please. Always help a lady put on her coat or overgarment. This is a simple but powerful thing to do.

14 Take my seat. Anywhere – home, bus, train, café – give the lady your seat if there are none available.

15 Is this yours? If a woman drops something, a gentleman (yourself of course) should pick it up and return the object to her.

16 Stand. Always stand when a lady enters or exits the room.

17 Take my arm, I beg of you. When escorting a lady you should offer her your arm, especially if she's wearing heels.

michael bucci

And the ones I see as relevant today? Nos. 1 to 17.