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".

[Father Bill]

I knew an old security man in his 80s (!) who had disassembled all his clothes and then basted them back together lightly. You could grab him anywhere you wanted, but you didn't have him! Clip ons only for him!

Tough ol' bugger!

[thescot]

I remember when my friend was dating a guy who constantly fancied himself "chivalrous". When I was hungry at her house, she offered me a frozen burrito and then the "chivalrous" man came home, pitched a fit, and said that I owe him 25 cents for the burrito. I dont think Ive ever laughed so hard. No chivalrous man would make a lady pay 25 cents for a burrito.

No chivalrous man would begrudge a lady a meal at any price, and certainly would not charge for one in the confines of one's home.

[DavidB80911]

Words to live by. Also the ones Murphy gave to all militray members:
•Friendly fire - isn't.
•Recoilless rifles - aren't.
•Suppressive fires - won't.
•You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note.
•A sucking chest wound is Nature's way of telling you to slow down.
•If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid.
•Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.
•If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.
•If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short.
•Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.
•Never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself.
•Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
•If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush.
•The enemy diversion you're ignoring is their main attack.
•The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions: when they're ready. & when you're not.
•No OPLAN ever survives initial contact.
•There is no such thing as a perfect plan.
•Five second fuzes always burn three seconds.
•There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.
•A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.
My favorite, if you build your defenses so the enemy can't get in - you can't get out.

These all can be adapted to the civilian world also.

Dave
US Army/ Retired

[BoldHighlander]

Mr. Crowe, I wish the USA would implements such rules on our drivers. Being a Farm boy I grew up driving manual transmissions all together. I don't own a vehicle with an Automatic Transmission. My pickup has a 5 speed and my RX8 has a 6 speed. Everyone should know how to start on an uphill slope with a car that has a clutch

And even the sports cars on the showroom foors have automatics now. Rather sad

Indeed.

I learned to drive "stick" on a Harley-Davidson many, many moons ago. Rolling backwards on a steep, steep hill.....and with traffic coming up on your rear tire is incentive to get it right the 1st time!

[gary meakin]

Words to live by. Also the ones Murphy gave to all militray members:
•Friendly fire - isn't.
•Recoilless rifles - aren't.
•Suppressive fires - won't.
•You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note.
•A sucking chest wound is Nature's way of telling you to slow down.
•If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid.
•Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.
•If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.
•If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short.
•Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.
•Never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself.
•Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
•If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush.
•The enemy diversion you're ignoring is their main attack.
•The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions: when they're ready. & when you're not.
•No OPLAN ever survives initial contact.
•There is no such thing as a perfect plan.
•Five second fuzes always burn three seconds.
•There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.
•A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.
My favorite, if you build your defenses so the enemy can't get in - you can't get out.

These all can be adapted to the civilian world also.

Dave
US Army/ Retired

Good "survival" list Dave, but I do not know if I'd want to go through life acting as if I was at war with everybody.

[thescot]

Words to live by. Also the ones Murphy gave to all militray members:
•Friendly fire - isn't.
•Recoilless rifles - aren't.
•Suppressive fires - won't.
•You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note.
•A sucking chest wound is Nature's way of telling you to slow down.
•If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid.
•Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.
•If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.
•If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short.
•Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.
•Never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself.
•Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
•If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush.
•The enemy diversion you're ignoring is their main attack.
•The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions: when they're ready. & when you're not.
•No OPLAN ever survives initial contact.
•There is no such thing as a perfect plan.
•Five second fuzes always burn three seconds.
•There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.
•A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.
My favorite, if you build your defenses so the enemy can't get in - you can't get out.

These all can be adapted to the civilian world also.

Dave
US Army/ Retired

Excellent, Brother Dave.

[highlander999]

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".

Yep, Not good to over generalize I know Cops wear clipons for the same reason. The necktie around the neck makes for an excellent garrot.

[highlander999]

I knew an old security man in his 80s (!) who had disassembled all his clothes and then basted them back together lightly. You could grab him anywhere you wanted, but you didn't have him! Clip ons only for him!

Tough ol' bugger!

Yes, Father Bill another "over generalization" on my part.

[Father Bill]

Yes, Father Bill another "over generalization" on my part.

Oh, sorry if I sounded critical - it was no criticism; just sharing a fond memory of an old chap who impressed me very much. He also used to walk around with his fists in his pockets each clenching a roll of pennies since brass knuckles are illegal.

As I said, tough ol' bugger! I was very fond of him.