Southern hospitality and actually meaning it
My wife was raised proper Southern and it's rubbed off on me. The way she treats people, the genuine interest in their lives, the thoughtfulness. It's becoming a rarer thing and I
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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My wife was raised proper Southern and it's rubbed off on me. The way she treats people, the genuine interest in their lives, the thoughtfulness. It's becoming a rarer thing and I
Trying to raise my boy right with old-school values in a world that doesn't seem to want them anymore. Manners, hard work, honor, taking responsibility for your word. But sometimes
Had a business deal fall apart yesterday because the other guy ghosted me. We shook hands on it two weeks ago, had a verbal agreement. In my father's time that was binding, meant s
Took my wife to this new restaurant downtown last weekend and held the door open for her before I went in. Some younger guy made a comment about toxic masculinity and how I was bei
Made a big error on a project that affected the whole team. Instead of making excuses, I walked into my boss's office and told him straight up it was my fault, what I did wrong, an
We didn't talk for about three years after some arguments about how I was running my life. I finally swallowed my pride and called him last month to apologize for being disrespectf
Been working with my 12 year old on having a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when he meets them. His little league coach noticed and pulled me aside to say he seemed m
Took me about an hour tonight to write thank you cards for the guys who helped us move last month. My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I don't care. These men gave their time and
Had a conversation with my 16 year old about curfew. He wanted to stay out later like some of his friends. I explained that my job as his father isn't to be his friend, it's to be
My 9 year old promised his mom he'd finish his homework before playing video games. He tried to sneak in some gaming time when she wasn't looking. I had to sit him down and explain
I've noticed lately that a lot of men just don't care about their appearance anymore. Wearing sweatpants to the grocery store and stuff. My grandfather always said that how you pre
Been reading some books lately about what real leadership looks like in a marriage. I realized I've been condescending to my wife about some decisions she makes. She's every bit as
Had a situation at the office where a colleague was taking credit for something one of my team members did. I pulled him aside privately and told him straight up that wasn't how we
Been working with my 8 year old on basic manners and respect. Had him open the door for his mom yesterday and the look on her face was priceless. Small gestures matter fellas. It's
Started a Sunday tradition where everyone puts phones down and we eat together. No exceptions. My boys are learning to hold a real conversation, look people in the eye, and appreci
Had a tough conversation with my 12 year old about how he speaks to his sister. Told him straight up that real men don't talk down to women or use them. A gentleman protects and re
My old man always said a man's word is his bond. Been trying to live that with my kids. When I tell them I'll be somewhere at 6, I'm there at 5:55. When I mess up, I own it and apo
Been working with my 12 year old on his handshake. Not just the grip but the whole thing - eye contact, firm but not crushing, quick pump, genuine smile. We practiced before his sc
Inherited my father's toolbox when he passed. Old man never threw anything away. The tools are worn but they work perfectly. Every time I use them I think about him and all the pro
Had a situation at dinner last week where a friend's husband made an inappropriate comment about my wife's work. Not gonna repeat it but it was dismissive and frankly rude. I don't