The Good Manners of Men - How To Tell You Have A Good Man!

The manners of a gentleman are ever characterized by refinement and becoming considerate of the feelings and wishes of others, and by a readiness to practice self-denial. But the very nature of courtship requires the fullest exercise of these excellent qualities on his part.

The lover should carefully accommodate his tone and bearing, whether cheerful or serious, to the mood for the time of his ladylove, whose slightest wish must be his law. In his attitude toward her he must allow of no stint; though hindered by time, distance, or fatigue, he must strive to make his professional and social duties bend to his homage at the shrine of love.

A man of excellent sense with perfect propriety can do all this. Indeed, the world will not only commend him for such devoted gallantry, but will be pretty sure to censure him for any short-coming in his performance of such devoirs.

It is, perhaps, needless to observe that at such a period a gentleman should be scrupulously neat, without appearing particular, in his attire. We shall not attempt to prescribe what he should wear, as that must, of course, depend on the times of the day when his visits are paid, and other circumstances, such as meeting a party of friends, going to the theatre, etc. with the lady.