Ladies and Gentlemen

Is it important to look like and act like you are either a lady or a gentleman?  You bet!  If there was one thing I was taught well when growing up, it was how to be a lady.  See if you agree.

A lady is 'mannerly.'  Having manners doesn't mean knowing which knife or fork to use for weird food, although it may rarely be useful to know this, having manners means making sure each and every person you encounter feels comfortable with you.  A lady NEVER looks down her nose at anyone with disapproval; a lady doesn't judge.  A lady speaks softly and never uses curse words.  OK, I lapsed on that one on occasion, having 'hollered' at my children a few times and finding that some situations in nursing definitely called for a curse word or two.  A lady is always clean and well-groomed, and dresses modestly.  A lady is a good citizen, attends church, votes, and volunteers for good causes if she can.  A lady defers to a gentleman when he tries to help her by opening doors and being seated at a table. I find this to be one of the finer things of life!  It certainly proves that a female who acts ladylike will be respected.

A gentleman is mannerly, doesn't judge others, and doesn't use curse words. The Bible says that using 'profane' language is wrong.  Other sources say it is the sign of a limited vocabulary.  A gentleman is clean and well-groomed, a good citizen attends church, votes, and volunteers for good causes when he can.  A gentleman assist ladies in opening doors and helping them get seated at a table. A gentleman respects ladies and is respected by ladies.

It goes without saying that both ladies and gentlemen would never, ever drink too much alcohol nor would they even suggest that their dates 'go too far.'  If you haven't tried acting like and being a lady or a gentleman, try it!  You might enjoy the feelings of respect, particularly, self-respect!