Being a Gentleman: 10 Best Traits We Could Find

Gentleman. Such a funny word. The stereotype of “men” is to be tough, rugged, and driven — all very masculine words. And yet the word Gentleman has the word “gentle” in it. If you were looking to define the meaning of being a gentleman, what would you include?

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Before I give you my answer, let me share a perspective on life. Much of what we do is driven by fear of failure. The pursuit of material wealth distracts us from activities and people that provide more lasting pleasure and satisfaction.

There are no more powerful desires than the pursuit of happiness and the struggle for self-respect. If means can be found that move people in these directions: better jobs, education, the chance to improve one’s life, and a sense of fairness and opportunity, the seductive and short-lived bliss provided by drugs will lose its appeal.

Parents have a limited ability to shape children’s behavior, except for the worse. Anxiety is contagious. Children sense it in their parents and are affected by it. Given love and support, most children grow into happy, productive adults independent of whatever theory of parenting they were raised with.