I believe that a gentle man treats a lady right and never takes her for granted, irrespective of age, race, creed or religious affiliation.

I would certainly never argue with that!!

I'm just sorry that I haven't met one. I know males who try to act like one, but they always end up tripping over their words, because they're just ladies men who like their ego fed. I knew they were trouble.

I believe ladies don't tell gentleman how, or how they expect gentleman, to behave.

there is no need to..for a gentleman to tell a lady nor a lady to tell a gentlemen

In my opinion,
Being a gentleman is not something you have to really think of. It starts with respect and common decency. which is taught to you as a child. ( or should have been)

And it is not for one gender alone. You wouldn't hold the door open for a elderly lady but let it close in a elderly man's face. Or give up your seat on a crowded bus to a pregnant woman but not to a man with a cast on his foot. would you?

Being a gentleman is based on respect and common decency.

115 year old woman from Port Harcourt, Waterford Looking for man for relationship Last seen within the last day


you look really good for a 115 year old lady : )


some people call me a gentleman
some call me a S.O.B.
<shrug>

I got a message from a guy today at 2:47 and he said, It's 3:00 and I'm passing through town. Do you want to meet? Mind you, this is a guy who we sent 2 short messages 1 1/2 week ago. That's it. I don't even remember, that's how insignificant it was. That is not a gentleman and not someone that I want to meet, and told him that. I don't even think he understood what I was implying.

I have one of those
never hear from him unless
he's coming to town
Then tries hitting me up for date
no not a mingle member
persistant I will give him that
since he's been doing this for past year

A gentleman is a guy who holds the door open for the lady to pass,and not to steer at her butt,I hold the door open for both reasons,if her butt looks good I'm steering,if it doesn't,I'm still opening the door!!

I have come to see that the functional way this idea actually works ( the whole "being a gentleperson" thing that is), illustrates clearly that an old saying needs to be updated.

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," should read closer to "do unto others as they wish to be done unto."

One womans' Gentleman, is another womans' wimp.

But of course, I am a huge believer and promoter of the approach to life, that each person needs to understand AND live up to the standards they expect from everyone around them.

Line from one of my favorite "little" movies:

10 Ways To Know You’re Dating A True Gentleman

by James Michael Sama / November 6, 2013

I’ve made posts in the past about qualities of a gentleman, as well as the differences between a ‘bad boy’ and a jerk. But, how does this all translate into how somebody acts while in a relationship?

A man may be able to put across a great image, but it could simply be a cover for hidden shortcomings, or he could just be totally faking it to ‘get the girl.’

Here are some ways to know if you’ve struck gold:

1. A true gentleman values more than just your looks.

Is every compliment from him about a different body part? It doesn’t matter how creative he can be, if a guy’s sole focus is on how you look, or ‘talking dirty,’ see it as a red flag. A real man will value your personality, your kindness, your intelligence, and who you are as a person, in general. The things he makes you feel good about will be things that you control, not just results of getting lucky in the gene pool.

2. A true gentleman will never be intimidated by your motivation.

A man who has goals for himself, will want to be with a woman who has goals for her own life, too. He will never feel intimidated or threatened by a woman who goes after what she wants. He will want to be part of a power couple, rather than a dictatorship. Be mindful of anyone who tries to keep you from pursuing your dreams.

3. A true gentleman will have more interests than just you.

I don’t mean this in a negative way. You should, of course, be a priority in his life – but he needs to have a life as well. Interests, friends, hobbies, aspirations. If a man works his entire life around you, it’s another red flag – relationships should be a great part of your life, but not encompass your whole life.

4. A true gentleman will give you answers.

No matter how awkward or uncomfortable a situation is, a real man will approach it, and you, with respect. I have always felt that a mark of a man is how he handles conflict, criticism, and less-than-ideal situations. A man will not dance around answers or make excuses. If there is something you two need to talk about, he will talk about it.

5. A true gentleman is direct.

In addition to the last point – there will be no mind games or manipulation in your relationship. A man will be direct, to the point, and honest with you…but with kindness.

6. A true gentleman will trust you.

As long as you haven’t betrayed his trust, a man will NOT be paranoid, or snoop around invading your privacy to make sure you’re not doing anything bad. He will have confidence in your relationship. A boy will project his own insecurities onto you, and like termites in a house, will eat away at the foundation of what you’ve built.

7. A true gentleman is cool, calm, and collected.

It should be understood that part of what comes with the territory of having a girlfriend, is dealing with her getting hit on. If you’re at the bar together, or if she’s out with her friends, it goes without saying that your girlfriend will get hit on every once in awhile.

Instead of letting his primate instincts prevail and beating his chest like an angry gorilla to scare off competition, a confident man will calmly make his position known, and understand that you’re still going home with him at the end of the night.

8. A true gentleman will show you respect.

Nothing signifies an empty shell of a man more than someone who disrespects women, animals, or children. A good man will treat you with the respect that you deserve, never force you to do anything you’re uncomfortable with, and never mistreat you. Be honest enough with yourself to walk away from any situation that is dangerous to you, physically or emotionally.

9. A true gentleman will put effort into your relationship.

Boys are generally apathetic and just look for one thing from a woman. A man, will do what it takes to make you happy, both inside and outside of the bedroom. Your happiness, is his reward.

10. A true gentleman will make you want to be the best version of yourself, without changing who you really are.

A man will empower those around him. He will strive for greatness and therefore inspire others to strive for it as well. This not only includes friends and co-workers, but also significant others.

As Mark Twain said – Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

I'd like to add my 2 cents about being a lady or a gentlemen. As a teacher of middle and high school students, many students are not taught these skills at home and aren't even aware of them. Some schools only see it as a burden when it's brought up by teachers and really they have too much to cover with academics and regular counseling anyway therefore, I'd say some subtle guidence for the woman or man who is unaware of their faux pas is warranted.

"To sir with love"? Anyone?