Ok, two men with gentleman insticts cross paths and both try to gentlemanly to each other. So, who is more gentlemanly, the one that commits the act or the one that concedes and allows the other to commit the act.
Btw..I will be putting this up to a vote so no attacking or kissing up to me please.
2006-08-21 06:41:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
no specific act...just whatever the act may be...
2006-08-21 06:57:48 · update #1
they're both equally gentlemanly, if it's a gentlemanly act
2006-08-21 06:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by angelsong_04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever reached the discussion ground first, or had more ties to the local area could assume the role of host. The host has more standing, and can push for their gentlemanly demands.
If they reach some spot that neither has ever been to at the same time, then it would be more gentlemanly to perform the action. Remember, that being a gentleman is an exertion and show of power.
2006-08-21 13:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by akristel2003 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the gentlemanly act for either man depends on who commits the act first. I believe that it is neither gentlemanly nor ungentlemanly to concede to another person but it would be bull-headed and ultimately rude to force the issue once someone has initiated said act.
2006-08-21 13:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by Eric S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the act ? If you are talking about coming to each other on a narrow street from opposite directions, who should let whom pass first ? Etiquette says that the younger should step aside and let the older pass first. The proper thing for the older is to accept the offer graciously with a nod or a hat tip and, of course, a thank you !
2006-08-21 13:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real gentlemen would the one that allows the other gentlemen to pass first. And lastly, a real gentleman would not to be kissing up to anyone. If you don't like my answer, fine.
2006-08-21 14:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a gentleman one does not try to 'one up' the other. Both are equal.
2006-08-21 14:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by boanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one that commits the act but it depends on the situation too
2006-08-21 13:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that concedes.
2006-08-21 13:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Raevens'Honey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
concedes
2006-08-21 13:59:36 · answer #9 · answered by beth_6953 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're equal.
2006-08-21 13:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋