How to Be a Real Southern Gentleman
There are a few things that make a southern gentleman distinctive, and yes, they are distinctive. Unfortunately, they are also almost extinct. Isn't that sad? Where did all of the Rhett Butler's go? Our Southern gentlemen and southern hospitality are the greatest aspects of culture and lifestyle in the South. Well, here are a few tips, with a little humor thrown in, on how to restore that wonderful side of the South. Imitate Rhett Butler and restore some of the greatest aspects of Southern living by becoming a real southern gentleman.
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Get the right clothes.
A real southern gentleman wears suspenders, suit, string or regular bowtie, and hat. The clothes are an impeccable fit. A string bowtie makes you unique and distinguished and for all of you whose pants have the crotch hanging at the knees, suspenders are the perfect solution!!.
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Tip your hat to the ladies.
A real southern gentleman always tips his hat in greeting to a lady. The devilish smile is just a bonus. Also, remove your hat in the presence of a lady. They might wear their hat inside a building, but never at the table and never in the presence of a lady.
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Talk with a drawl.
Greet ladies with "Howdy ma'am" while tipping the hat. (All ladies are "ma'ams). When talking to a group, you use the word "Y'all" and not "you all".
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Race her to her chair.
You must anticipate where she plans to sit and get there first, pull the chair out, dust it off and offer it to her, especially if it is a lady whose attention you are trying to capture. Don't forget to help her get her coat or shawl off as well as hold it for her to slip into as applicable.
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Know how to appreciate a good meal.
Eat heartily and don't be too ashamed to ask for seconds! Southern women love a man with a good appetite and know how to appreciate her hard work in a kitchen. Compliment her and if she cooks like Ellie Mae Clampet, do like Jed and sneak the food in your pocket and lie about how good it was. You can feed the dogs later.
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Offer assistance.
Southern gentlemen offer their assistance to women constantly. They open doors, carry groceries, lift heavy objects or anything else to keep a woman from straining herself. A lady never lit her own cigarette, a southern gentleman was always nearby with a proffered light and southern guys carried southern gals books to and from school.
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Flirt shamelessly.
Southern gentlemen are ladies men and they love to flirt. They are debonair and charming beyond belief and know how to turn a lady's head in the twinkle of an eye. They also recognize instantly when they're headed for the doghouse.
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I have a feelin this ole Virginia boy just might be endagered.
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I always considered myself a Southern Gentleman. The description above is exactly how I was raised. Although the flirting could get me in trouble, but a southern lady always knew how to handle it and accepted it as a compliment more than a come on!
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there must be a few down there in the south states...louisianna, virginia, florida *wiggles her brows*.
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it says they are almost exinct....I think they are exinct!!!
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if u find him can u find one for me too lol
