Country Life, the magazine launched in 1897 and aimed at the wealthier and discerning in British Society has remarkably survived in the more egalitarian social structure that we like to think we live into today.
Originally focusing on golf, horse racing and property it has broadened its subjects into the realms of gardens and gardening, country house architecture, fine art and books, rural issues, luxury products and interiors.
Another area in which Country Life offers an opinion is the conduct becoming of a Gentleman.
This takes the form of thirty nine key factors to define the particular qualities and attributes to be able to claim membership of this anachronistic and irrelevant sector of society. This is the 2019 list.
A Gentleman...........................
39- Knows that there is always an exception to a rule
38- Never blow dries his hair
37- Demonstrates that making love is neither a race nor a competition
36- Swats flies and rescues spiders
35- Wears a rose, not a carnation
34- Sandals? No, Never
33- Knows the difference between a rook and a crow
32- Would not go to Puerto Rico
31- Can tie his own bow tie
30- Has read Pride and Prejudice
29- Would never own a Chihuahua
28- Knows when to use an Emoji
27- Seeks out his hostess at a party
26- Can prepare a one match bonfire
25- Cooks an omelette to die for
24- Never kisses and tells
23- Knows the difference between Glenfiddich and Glenda Jackson
22- Can sail a boat and ride a horse
21- Is not vegetarian
20- Sings lustily in Church
19- Can undo a bra with one hand
18- Has two tricks to entertain children
17- Is good with Waiters
16- Arrives at a meeting five minutes before the agreed time
15- Knows when to clap
14- Is unafraid to speak the truth
13- Breaks a relationship face to face
12- Says his name when being introduced
11- Tips staff in a private house and a gamekeeper in the shooting field
10- Carries house guests' luggage to their rooms
9- Turns his mobile to silent at dinner
8- Avoids lilac socks and polishes his shoes
7- Possesses at least one well made dark suit, one tweed suit and a dinner jacket
6- Wears his learning lightly
5- Knows when not to say anything
4- Is aware that facial hair is temporary but a tattoo is permanent
3- Can train a dog and a rose
2- Never lets a door slam in someone's face
1- Negotiates Airports with ease
1 comment:
Fascinating. Can undo a bra with one hand!
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