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When can we order copies? I'm happy to be a proof reader.As it happens, I'm at work on a research paper on the elements of gentlemanliness across philosophies. My thesis identifies " [FONT="]moderation, grace under pressure, respect for that which deserves it, and a sincere desire to live well" as some of the key principles.
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I'm not sure I agree with this. One of the values held dear to the gentleman is (moral) courage. Sometimes a stand has to be made and such stands rarely leaves one inconspicuous.The first (and probably the most important) rule: do nothing that will attract attention to yourself.
What is is my old headmaster used to call it? "Quiet confidence", I believe.Not attracting undue attention to oneself is something I value highly, and one of the hallmarks I look for in a person of quality, and I am seeing that quality less and less in recent years.
And Henry V: "In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility".
Yawn.What is a Gentleman??????
This the year 2010, who the hell are you supposed to be genteel to?????
The feminist have killed and buried him over thirty years ago.
Amongst people of similar standing, the man is always presented to the woman. When two women (or men), the junior is presented to the senior.
Where the man is of much higher standing he would have a lady presented to him. For example, a woman would be presented to the mayor or a lord. I suspect that the relationship with one's wife means that she is presented to all others by her husband unless she is of high social standing (but I may be wrong).
This all stems from the Victorian rules and responsibilities of acquaintance. It was deemed important to gain permission to acquaint one person with another before doing so because those people would be bound by such rules thereafter. Hence the request of introduction: "Please allow me to introduce ..." or "May I introduce / present ...?" I guess that a husband would determine whether or not another should be acquainted with his wife and therefore sought to introduce her to the other.
Where the man is of much higher standing he would have a lady presented to him. For example, a woman would be presented to the mayor or a lord. I suspect that the relationship with one's wife means that she is presented to all others by her husband unless she is of high social standing (but I may be wrong).
This all stems from the Victorian rules and responsibilities of acquaintance. It was deemed important to gain permission to acquaint one person with another before doing so because those people would be bound by such rules thereafter. Hence the request of introduction: "Please allow me to introduce ..." or "May I introduce / present ...?" I guess that a husband would determine whether or not another should be acquainted with his wife and therefore sought to introduce her to the other.
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