The Rules of the Gentleman

[Brett]

One thing left off of the list.

21. A gentleman knows how to tie a bow tie (and would never wear a clip on)

I have a couple more, but that one especially hits me.

Unless said "gentleman" happens to work as a nightclub host (bouncer), in which case any tie other than a clip on is a very foolish choice.


I learned this from my father (a long time professional bouncer) my first time leaving the house to a new hosting job at a club requiring me to wear a tie. He grabbed me by the tie and, lightly choking me, suggested I switch to something a little less "suicidal".