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Men, serious question. What makes a man a gentleman? Sincerely, An exhausted woman
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Anonymous 3d

It depends on your definition of “gentleman”. If you’re thinking of the classical definition that I use, it would be something like a high moral character combined with practical virtues such as prudence and intelligence.

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Anonymous 3d

Two words: Henry Cavil

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Anonymous 3d

as a man a man who spends money and pays your bills. that’s your first criteria

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Anonymous 3d

be a nice and kind person and listen to women and don't be a douchebag

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Anonymous 3d

Patience.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3d

“a gentleman is a man who spends money” wtf?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3d

As a woman I agree and u should hmu

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 3d

Keep in mind that “Gentle” in the word “gentleman” actually means “best” or “highest” not the modern English definition of “soft/caring”. So a “gentleman”. Literally “best/highest man” would be someone who maximally embodies the highest traits and virtues. So the classical definition of gentleman would be “ a man who embodies in his character the 7 cardinal virtues as well as possibly a set of social virtues besides.”

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 3d

bang ‼️

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 3d

Not sure what that means?

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 3d

Ew

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 3d

I love this so much, thank you. 🙏🏻

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3d

Whoever said philosophy left you broke and socially useless?

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Anonymous replying to -> youajoke 3d

Jk he’s at the extreme high end of being a gentleman

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