Reminiscing
the
Era
of
Gentlemen In
a
world
that
often
glorifies
casualness,
there's
something
to
be
said
about
the
appeal
of
gentlemen.
As
far
back
as
the
1800s,
there
has
been
a
distinct
idea
of
what
a
gentleman
should
look
like.
He
would
be
a
well-dressed
man
who
held
the
door
for
women
and
behaved
politely
in
social
situations. In
many
ways,
this
expectation
of
the
gentleman
extended
beyond
mere
appearances
and
defined
a
set
of
values
that
a
man
should
hold.
These
values
included
honesty,
self-discipline,
and
a
strong
sense
of
civic
duty.
Gentlemen
were
expected
to
serve
their
community,
and
society
rewarded
their
efforts
with
respect
and
admiration. While
much
has
changed
since
the
era
of
gentlemen,
the
concept
of
being
a
gentleman
is
still
alive
today,
albeit
in
a
more
nuanced
way.
It
is
no
longer
enough
to
merely
hold
doors
open
for
women
and
be
well-dressed.
Today's
gentlemen
are
expected
to
exhibit
a
range
of
traits
that
promote
kindness,
integrity,
and
empathy. Being
a
gentleman
today
also
means
being
aware
of
and
sensitive
to
the
changing
social
norms
around
us.
It
means
taking
the
time
to
listen
and
learn
from
others,
and
treating
everyone
with
dignity
and
respect. But
perhaps
the
most
significant
change
from
the
era
of
gentlemen
is
how
much
we
emphasize
the
idea
of
self-care.
Today's
gentlemen
are
expected
to
not
only
be
kind
to
others
but
to
be
kind
to
themselves.
Men
are
encouraged
to
practice
mindfulness
and
self-awareness,
and
to
take
care
of
their
physical,
mental,
and
emotional
well-being. The
concept
of
the
gentleman
has
come
a
long
way
since
its
inception,
and
while
the
idea
of
what
it
means
to
be
one
has
evolved,
the
core
spirit
remains
the
same.
Being
a
gentleman
is
about
living
a
life
of
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kindness,
and
humility.
It
means
being
the
best
version
of
yourself,
and
in
turn,
inspiring
others
to
do
the
same.
As
we
navigate
an
ever-changing
world,
it's
reassuring
to
know
that
the
principles
of
gentlemen
continue
to
guide
and
inspire
us.