The Gentleman Guide Boys to Men

The Gentleman Guide (Boys to Men) goes through a detailed account of the importance of becoming a gentleman in the 21st century and explores the many interior and exterior aspects required to become a cultured and civilized man. The book’s first few pages point out the reasons and benefits of why any person should become a gentleman by questioning the negative traits and definitions of masculinity and manhood in the world today, particularly in relation to gang-culture or the rebel attitude promoted in popular media. It also defines the term ‘gentleman’ and goes through the historic significance of the term and how it has evolved through time to refer to a person having exceptional character and sense of right and wrong; not merely a term reserved for the elite or those belonging to the 18th century.

The book then explores the essential inward traits for becoming a gentleman, such as confidence and having a strong image or self-esteem, each consisting of tips on how a man can enhance these attributes. In addition to these inward traits, the book guides men on how they can dress like a gentleman. This includes not only formal dressing, but also what guidelines one needs to consider for dressing casual, office casual, and for job interviews.

Aside from dressing, it focuses on many other outward characteristics pertaining to adopting a proper body language, such as posture and eye contact, and grooming. The ebook then takes the reader through a number of categories in which the person is required to adopt the many mannerism and etiquettes, including how to speak to others, how to introduce oneself, how to be a good host, how to be a good guest at someone’s house.

Furthermore, being a gentleman also extends to how one should relate to their wife, their children, their friends, as well as their boss and co-workers in order to have successful relationships with people in all walks of life. The main theme of becoming a gentleman is not merely about looks but having both inward and outward qualities to become successful individuals.