No Twitter, cats or Malibu! Country Life publishes its Gentlemanly Commandments

The magazine's Gentlemanly Commandments say that wearing coloured trousers or pre-tied bow ties are no-nos.

15:45 25 April 2014

Country Life Magazine has compiled and published the list of the do’s and don’ts of a real gentleman. 

 

According to the magazine, a good man is always on time and makes love on his elbows. In addition, the 21st gentleman must not own a cat and never use Twitter. 

 

Country Life has published its Gentlemanly Commandments to make the launch of its Gentleman of the Year Award. The list was developed after consultation with authors, writers, journalists and famous celebrities. 

 

While Joan Collins said that a modern gentleman wouldn’t ever wear brown shoes at night, Jeremy Paxman said that a “gentleman doesn’t dispense unsolicited advice.” 

 

For Richard E. Grant, a true gentleman is courteous. 

 

He said: 'Courtesy costs nothing — rudeness is exorbitant and never forgotten.'

 

 

THE DO'S: Tips on how to be a perfect gentleman

 

A gentleman...

 

•Is at ease in any situations and puts others at their ease

•Is always on time

•Dresses to suit the occasion

•Makes love on his elbows

•Occasionally gets drunk, but never disorderly

•Is mindful of others' financial circumstances

 

THE DONT'S: Tips on how NOT to be a perfect gentleman

 

A gentleman does not...

 

•Wear a pre-tied bow tie

•Drink Malibu

•Buy fuchsia trousers

•Tweet

•Put products in his hair

•Wear Lycra

•Write with a ballpoint

•Plant gladioli

•Own a cat