Being a Gentleman

What does it takes for one to be a gentleman? As a councillor, we are aware that we should be one of the best in this school and definitely uphold the qualities of a gentleman. As a councillor, I have attended one such course before which pertains to the quality of a gentleman. That was with regards to the table manners, where we were given the opportunity to prove ourselves by showcasing the proper and right way to eat. We were asked to eat in a restaurant and we had been asked to dress like a gentleman, long-sleeved shirt with a pair of long black pants and tie. Before we began our meal, we had been given a course on how we should eat like a gentleman, telling us the different utensils on the table and which ones are meant to be used for the part of the meal, such as there was one for the appetiser, main course, dessert. We also learnt how to eat and how to hold the utensils (forks, spoons and glass cup) in a proper way.

To be a proper gentleman, one must possess the basic qualities which govern the moral values of one and abide by them. To be a gentleman is no easy task. Besides, it is crucial to keep up one’s appearance as well, you wouldn’t want yourself being unshaved and hair uncut, while your clothes are not ironed, living others with a bad impression on you. Most importantly, we need to know the right thing to do at the right time. Not only does this bring out your qualities as a gentleman, but it serves as respect to others as well.