An alternative to "gentlemen"

**artificer** · 12th December 11, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by CopperNGold

A gentleman wears the moniker proudly because he has earned the right by dedication to his positive actions.

Whenever I wear a monocle, I wear it proudly. Just like Mr. Peanut, a gentleman to all except for those with nut allergies.

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**thescot** · 12th December 11, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Seriously, the alternative to a gentleman is not somebody I'd really like to meet.

I heartily agree, and I can't imagine why anyone else would. The alternative would be a . . . boor?

It annoys me no end.

**English Bloke** · 12th December 11, 08:51 PM

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**CopperNGold** · 12th December 11, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

I heartily agree, and I can't imagine why anyone else would. The alternative would be a . . . boor?

It annoys me no end.

Boor! That is the perfect word, thescot!

I would also like to add that a gentleman has no need to use his physical strength when confronted by a boor. He simply steps aside and watches the boor fall flat on his face!

**Alan H** · 12th December 11, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by CopperNGold

Boor! That is the perfect word, thescot!

I would also like to add that a gentleman has no need to use his physical strength when confronted by a boor. He simply steps aside and watches the boor fall flat on his face!

Nice.

Unfortunately a lot of boors are pretty coordinated. Like me, for example. I can find, AND actually depress a link in my user profile that says "ignore user".

**creagdhubh** · 30th December 11, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Seriously, the alternative to a gentleman is not somebody I'd really like to meet.

Agreed.

**Bugbear** · 12th December 11, 04:48 PM

I recall the topic coming up in C. S. Lewis's preface to, Mere Christianity...

**Burly Brute** · 12th December 11, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

I recall the topic coming up in C. S. Lewis's preface to, Mere Christianity...

First thing I thought of!

So Gin and Tonic over scotch?

Never been one for Gin.

I think the order of the Dandelion is all inclusive to some degree, including dudes!

**BoldHighlander** · 12th December 11, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

So Gin and Tonic over scotch?

Never been one for Gin.

Hear! Hear!

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

I think the order of the Dandelion is all inclusive to some degree, including dudes!

Indeed.

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**Bugbear** · 12th December 11, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

First thing I thought of!

I'm looking at the C. S. Lewis paragraph right now. It's on pages xiii and xiii in my HarperCollins Ebook copy (1952, 1980). It begins, "The word gentleman originally meant something recognisable;" and ends, "It has been spoiled for that purpose."
So, for what it's worth...