I'd say if some follow some of what you listed, however those standards are from the old days, in all honesty I've never met a real gentleman if those were the rules. I mean I'm 23, and yes I use fountain pens, and handkerchifs, and follow most of the above rules; but attentive to all conversations, some people are straight stupid, or lack any form of intelligent conversation. Chivalry ended because of capitalism, it forced the world into a dog eat dog world, and there's a no holds bar to greed and violence. Im not saying that there are no gentlemen, or that capitalism is a bad thing, but its just how our society has evolved, there is no more loyalty, with mtv = then new generation doesn't give two shits about any of the things listed above.. example I go to college and its courteous to keep the door open if someone is behind you, I do but most will not say "thank you" they just keep walking. Sorry about the rant but yea I guess the sums what I think about the topic.

P.S. lady has taken on quite a new defination in the new century.

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