Gentlemen

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also have to realize that it’s not only the person that you hold the door open for that notices what you have done. Others that are around will take notice of this act. An act such as holding open a door should be done out of the goodness of your heart. You should not be looking for something like a “thank you” in return. That’s not the reason for holding a door open. In a perfect world a person will say “thank you” but it doesn’t always work like that. Just remember that if someone holds the door open for you then you should thank him or her. It’s only common courtesy, but it still amazes me how many people do not acknowledge such an act. It is extremely rude and reflects badly on you. Remember, a gentleman always says “thank you”. It serves to reinforce to the other person that what they have done is a valued act. Also, it is important to reply with something like, “You’re welcome.” This is, again, to acknowledge the other person.
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knows who he is himself. On the whole though, it doesn’t hurt to show some courtesy like that towards females. When you pull out a chair for a female it shows that you are looking out for them. You are not trying to “score points” for later, because remember, like Coach Eddie Ushold says, “You should treat a female like you would want your daughter, or sister treated. Anything less would be looked upon as ungentlemanly.” Coach Ushold is the new head baseball coach, and is trying to bring a new, more gentleman, look to the Olivet College baseball team.
Not only does a male have to posses manners but he also has to dress respectably. He should look neat when it comes to facial hair. ...

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