Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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My best friend of 15 years made a comment about his wife that I thought was disrespectful. Called him out on it privately and he got defensive. Haven't heard from him in weeks now.
Been making sure he knows to open doors for people, say yes sir and no sir, shake hands firm but not crushing. Want him to understand that being a man means taking care of the peop
Raised here in the South and we still understand that being a gentleman isn't about being soft. It's about being strong enough to be kind, having the backbone to do right, and trea
My boss asked me to cut corners on a project to save money and it would've hurt customers. I told him no and explained why it was wrong. Almost cost me that promotion but I couldn'
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I always write a real thank you note by hand when someone does something for me. Takes 5 minutes and people actually remember it. In this world
Been working with my 8 year old on a firm handshake and eye contact. His scout leader mentioned he had a weak grip and looked down when meeting adults. So last week I started pract
Started a rule last year that every Sunday we sit down together for a real meal. No phones, no TV, everyone present. My wife cooks, I carve, kids help with sides. We talk about the
Just had to sit down with my teenager about some poor choices he was making. It would've been easier to let it slide but that's not how you raise a man. I told him straight up what
My dad wore a hat every single day of his life. Fedora to work, cap on weekends, always had something on his head. People ask me why I do the same thing in 2024 and honestly it's n
Been noticing a lot of young guys these days with weak handshakes. Started working with my 12 year old on getting a firm grip, looking people in the eye, and saying their name back
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but after Christmas and birthdays I require handwritten thank you notes before anything else happens. Takes maybe 15 minutes per gift. My dad did t
Took my boys to the hardware store yesterday and the cashier undercharged me about $12. Most people would walk out but I went back and paid the difference. My 8 year old asked why
Can't believe I gotta say this but if you tell someone you're gonna do something, do it. That's it. That's the whole thing. My word is worth more than any contract. I told my kids
I had to have a real talk with my wife last year about some financial decisions we were making that weren't sitting right with me. Wasn't easy, she disagreed at first, but as the h
Growing up my grandfather showed me what it meant to be a man. He'd tip his hat to ladies, he'd say sir and ma'am to everyone regardless of their station, he kept his word like his
Might sound old fashioned but a firm handshake means something. Been teaching my boys since they were little that how you greet someone says everything about your character. No dea
Got laid off yesterday. My wife doesn't know yet. Before I tell her, I'm going to have a plan. That's what it means to be the head of your household. You don't panic, you don't let
My nephew won't even help me work on the truck because his mom says he might hurt himself. What happened to learning by doing? Getting some dirt under your nails, skinning a knee,
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back to him. My dad taught me this and I'm determined to pass it on. Took him to shake
Had my boy's little league coach compliment me yesterday on how my 10 year old gave him a firm handshake and looked him in the eye. Made me proud as hell. Been working with him sin