false 555 2 The Modern Gentleman A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy & Vice by Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro "A man may possess expensive duds, slick wheels, and a tongue to match, but these are not the prerequisites of a gentleman. A gentleman is defined by how he carries himself in fairways and stormy climes. A student of the classics and a pilot of the new, he recommends sizzling reads, pays his gambling debts, mans the grill, and curbs his dog. Reserved, flamboyant, or likely somewhere in between, a gentleman's charisma is cultivated, not canned. He fosters an infectious comfort in others as they quietly marvel at his manner and his hats, from the erudite bowler to the plucky fedora. Little charms performed thoughtfully ensure that inevitable faux pas are measured against a graceful reputation. He can be trusted with his word and your wife." <P>So begins THE MODERN GENTLEMAN, a visually stimulating, rib-tickling, thought-provoking sourcebook of manners and mischief for the 21st-century male. The book offers a panoramic snapshot of the gentleman: witty and poignant, traditional but spontaneous, flirtatious yet courting. Discussions range from the classic (Motoring, Oenophilia) and serious (Secrets & Lies, The Good Husband), to the racy (Kink & Fetish, To the Power of 3) and silly (Bumper Stickers, Fonzarelli Moves & Legerdemain ). And since it is inevitable that a gentleman will dabble in the friskier areas of excess, trouble, and chance, the book's naughty nucleus, "The Potent Gentleman," explores leisure and dalliance, from alcohol and snuff to recreational botanicals and sex. <P>All men aspire to be perpetually dapper, fluent in three languages, and hit 300-yard drives off the blue tees, not to mention quote poetry by the stanza and win a back-alley scrap. However, there is a dashing plateau more desirable than Hollywood perfection, a level of gallantry that makes one stand out, even in the elevator. So knot up your ascot, pour a glass of sherry, and crack open the MODERN GENTLEMAN: your Man Cycle is peaking. 4811 1 10 2002 The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy & Vice total:89|5:32|4:32|3:17|2:4|1:4| 89 351 125 22 5 0 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 08 08:38:32 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 08 08:51:42 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Nov 24 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 16 21:42:51 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 07 22:20:17 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Jul 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 29 07:17:13 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 23 21:40:12 -0700 2009
being only semi-schlubby, i thought the book touched on some points that i had, in fact, considered, but never...more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Apr 10 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 23 11:24:18 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 23 11:26:23 -0700 2009
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I was hoping to fly through this book, but I keep finding myself pausing to take a...more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Nov 11 10:01:16 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 11 10:02:25 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sat Sep 06 14:31:27 -0700 2008 Sat Sep 06 14:35:57 -0700 2008
Example concerning flaskmanship: When is it appropriate to carry a flask? Guideline: Whenever you're wearing a sport ja...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 16 08:35:33 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 16 08:36:53 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Oct 09 01:04:48 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 09 01:07:43 -0700 2007 3 0 false false Sun Nov 23 00:55:36 -0800 2008 Sun Oct 12 11:51:47 -0700 2008 Sun Nov 23 00:55:36 -0800 2008
]]> 5 0 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 08 15:51:44 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 08 15:56:06 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Tue May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Jan 14 10:07:41 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 14 10:07:41 -0800 2008 Although it's a reference, it reads like anyother book. It's pretty funny. I used it like I do GQ: I may not follow it all, but you gotta know the rules before you break them. These days, a semi-gentleman is the best your gonna get.]]> 5 0 false false Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Tue Sep 25 18:38:47 -0700 2007 Tue Sep 25 18:39:48 -0700 2007 5 0 false false Fri Feb 08 07:04:35 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 08 07:06:15 -0800 2008 3 0 true false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2001 Wed Mar 14 16:34:11 -0700 2007 Wed Mar 14 16:40:53 -0700 2007 4 0 false false Sat May 05 09:43:23 -0700 2007 Sat May 05 09:50:19 -0700 2007 3 0 true false Sat Sep 09 13:24:05 -0700 2006 Sat Sep 09 13:24:34 -0700 2006 2 0 false false Tue May 13 18:52:12 -0700 2008 Tue May 13 18:52:41 -0700 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=555