Congratulations to Samuel Sloane and Scott Stockdale for winning a copy of The Lessons for the holidays. Scott’s winning definition: During the holidays, a gentleman always… “remembers friends, family and those in need. He helps those three before himself while trying to remember the true meaning.”
Remember to pickup a copy (kindle or paperback) for the gentleman in your life in our store.
As we approach 2,000 tweets, as a holiday gift, we’re giving away 2 copies of The Lessons. For a chance to win the first, RT this: https://twitter.com/TheAmericanGent/status/278157974982234112
Best answer the following wins the second: “During the holidays, a gentleman always…”
We will take answers until 5pm on Tuesday. You can tweet answers @theamericangent or email them to americangentlemanblog@gmail.com
Anonymous asked: What are your new years resolutions? Sincerely, A Young Southern Gentleman
1. Get in better shape both physically and mentally by exercising my brain and body daily.
2. Spend less time at work, not necessarily less time working.
3. Write more, much, much more.
What are yours?
REQUIRED LISTENING: Hold On - Alabama Shakes
When you get to the bar for happy hour after a long day, offer to buy the first round. You will immediately brighten everyone’s day and they will pay you back for hours. Odds are that buying the first round and giving the waitress a nice tip will ensure that your table has more than just a happy “hour.”
Anonymous asked: What is the best way, as a gentleman, to get over a breakup, especially with a long-term girlfriend?
Be. Social. The natural instinct is to sit at home and feel sorry for yourself. Go out and live. You will regret moping around after love lost far more than losing the love itself. Trust me.
Anonymous asked: How do you deal with being thrown under the bus by a superior at work. In my industry, things can get a little cut throat. Last week the person I report to put the blame of their own mistake on me. I was forced to endure a scolding from a senior staff member in front of my manager. It was an uncomfortable situation and I felt that calling them out would have made matters worse.
Welcome to corporate America. It’s kill or be killed.
Country Club Prep is giving away $1200 in preppy merchandise for the holidays.
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