HOW REAL MEN ACT
Due to the informal society
we live in today, the real man is a dying breed. This blame is not a fault of
man, society or the female species; it is a combination of all and the fact
that we have accepted it without a fight. Here are some small things you could
do to make you stand out as a real man. I for one believe we need to learn from
the ancient gentleman and bring back the values of society. It is the time for
change and we need to make as many changes as we can to set the world back on
its axis and make a brighter future for all:
1. Open the door and wait until everyone gets in
When you see a
bunch of people clearly rushing towards a door, just open the door, wait on the side, and let
everyone in. It’s pretty simple.
2. Don’t directly walk behind a woman in a hallway or stairway
This is so she
can see you there and you don’t freak her out by making her think that you are
either checking her out inappropriately from behind or that you are following
her.
3. If you are checking out someone, don’t stare
Actually, lowering
your gaze at all times is ideal, but let’s be realistic here; if you are
checking someone out, and they don’t notice it’s probably best to be subtle
about it, otherwise her first impression of you will be that you are a creep
4. Address someone by their favorite name, or at least use formal
names like Mr., Miss, Madam, Respect takes you a long way.
5. When shaking hands, have a firm handshake
Don’t break their
hands, don’t be a limp hand shaker, don’t be all sweaty or have wet hands.
6. Look a person in the eyes when you say Hi to them
That’s basic
etiquette and respect unless of course if you are in a dangerous situation that
requires you complete concentration.
7. When with people, don’t look at your cell phone
8. Don’t text at ALL
I find it really
rude although it’s acceptable in society to be constantly texting. If you have
an important phone call, do excuse yourself, and even then, be very prompt and
notify the caller that you are with people. Many of times I find people having
conversations with others when taking to one person or group RUDE
9. When a woman comes in to your house as a guest, take their
coats for them as they enter the door or at least offer.
10. And when having dinner, pull the chair for the lady/ ladies so
she/they may sit down but please ask her first.
Bite my tongue for
saying this but sometimes, the bro code is not the only way to go feel the
atmosphere and use common sense.
11. When in public transportation give your seat to any woman,
elderly or disabled standing while your able body is comfortably sitting down
You’ll find really
old men and women in buses and trains barely able to stand up while all the
College kids are sleeping on chairs with earplugs in listening to music unaware
of any form of etiquette. Basically respect your elders.
12. Don’t curse or speak loudly It just shows that you have no
respect for anyone around you.
13. Always apply the Golden Rule
Do not do to
others what you do not accept would be done to you and even if you do accept
some things, don’t think it’s suddenly universal that everyone thinks like you
either. Again use common sense.
14. Don’t wear a Baseball hat, a coat, or anything that is clearly
for the outdoors indoors Also sunglasses are worn to keep the sun out of your
eyes
15. When you are at dinner or you have guests over, don’t sit down
and eat before them
These are just a couple of things that make a person stand out. My
five year old boy held the door for two elderly ladies the other day and they
were so impressed by his manners they stopped and gave him an amount of money
then looked at me and smiled telling me what a wonderful young man he was …Of
course I was very proud of him, and it immediately made think. What has
happened to respect and good manners.
