50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know by Bryan Curtis and John Bridges
Men's Style & Fashion Podcast - The VOUShow Notes
In today's podcast we discuss "50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know," a guidebook by Bryan Curtis and John Bridges offering etiquette advice for young gentlemen. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from basic politeness (saying "please," "thank you," and "excuse me") to more nuanced social skills (accepting gifts, handling apologies, and introducing friends to parents). We'll also addresses proper behaviour in various settings, such as restaurants, movie theatres, airplanes, online, an...
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