Why I still write thank you notes by hand
I know it sounds old fashioned but I write thank you notes by hand after any gift or favor. People remember it. My dad taught me this when I was young and I've seen how much it mat
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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I know it sounds old fashioned but I write thank you notes by hand after any gift or favor. People remember it. My dad taught me this when I was young and I've seen how much it mat
Started noticing my 12 year old has this habit of looking down when he talks to adults. So I've been working with him on this. We practice handshakes, we talk about what it means t
My office went casual a few years back but I still wear a proper shirt and slacks most days. You'd be surprised how much respect you get just from looking like you care about your
Was at my kids school event and noticed I was the only dad who stood when the headmaster's wife walked over to our group. My son asked me why I did that. Told him it's about showin
Been thinking a lot about what it means to be the head of your household. Not in a dictatorial way, but in the sense of being the anchor. Your kids are watching everything you do.
Had him practice with me last night. Firm grip, eye contact, no limp fish handshakes in this house. Some of these young men today have no idea how to introduce themselves to an adu
Had to push back on my boss yesterday about something I knew was wrong. Did it calmly, with facts, not emotion. He didn't like it but he respected it. Later told me that approach i
This made me emotional honestly. Too many dads are letting their daughters think they need a man to take care of basic stuff. Spent an afternoon showing her how to do it properly -
Been working with my 8 year old on this. He's naturally shy so the eye contact thing has been tough but we've made it a game where we practice during dinner. I tell him a real man'
I don't preach much to my kids about being honorable or respectful. I just try to live it. Treat the cashier at the grocery store with respect, help my neighbors without being aske
Had a situation at work where I could have stayed quiet and gotten the promotion, but it would have meant throwing a good man under the bus. Decided to speak up and stand by my pri
I'm trying to raise my boy the right way - saying yes sir and no ma'am, opening doors for people, being respectful to his elders. Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battl
She asked if it was old-fashioned. I told her it's a sign of respect and care, not because her mother can't do it herself but because it shows love through small gestures. Want to
Been thinking a lot about what old-school leadership really means. I grew up with my dad laying down the law and that was just how it was. But I'm realizing the most powerful thing
Had a handshake deal fall through with a guy I've known for years. Turns out he didn't bother putting it in writing so now he's acting like we never agreed to anything. Reminds me
Took my boy aside this week and talked about what being a gentleman means. Not some outdated thing where you treat women like they're fragile, but actual respect. Listening more th
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. My old man taught me this way and it stuck with me my whole life. Noti
My kids are watching everything I do. Every interaction I have, every choice I make, they're learning what respect and honor actually look like. I don't yell at waiters when there'
Had a rough week at work, things didn't go my way on a big project. Came home frustrated and was about to snap at my wife over something stupid. Then my 5 year old ran up and hugge
My father never taught me much about being a man. He was around but not really present in that way. So when my oldest turned 12 I made it a point to start teaching him the things n