Table Manners
This is where your napkin should reside the entire time you are sitting at the dining table, unless you are actively wiping your mouth.
What is your lap?
A gentleman never does this to someone’s phone screen when they are showing you a single photo.
What is swipe left or right?
When meeting someone new or greeting an adult, you should make steady eye contact and offer a firm version of this gesture.
What is a handshake?
If you are the first person to walk through a doorway, a gentleman does this simple physical act for the people walking behind him.
What is hold the door open?
This 9-letter word means doing the right thing even when absolutely nobody is watching you.
What is integrity?
To show respect for the cook and host, you should wait to begin eating until this happens.
What is everyone being served? (or until the host takes their first bite)
When talking to someone face-to-face, your phone should be placed in this position to show that the human in front of you has your full attention.
What is face down? (or in your pocket/bag)
Unless it is an absolute emergency, you should avoid doing this when two other people are already speaking.
What is interrupting them?
If you accidentally bump into someone in a crowded space, you should immediately say these two words, even if it wasn't entirely your fault.
What is "I'm sorry"? (or "Excuse me")
This word describes having strong self-assurance and belief in yourself without needing to brag or show off to others.
What is humility? (or quiet confidence)
Before leaving the dinner table early to use the restroom or text a friend, a gentleman always says these two polite words.
What is "Excuse me"?
Typing a message or a comment online using these letters is considered the digital equivalent of screaming at someone.
What are ALL CAPS?
Making someone feel valued by nodding, keeping eye contact, and asking follow-up questions is known as this type of listening.
What is active listening?
When riding public transit or sitting in a crowded waiting room, a gentleman will offer his chair to an elderly person, a pregnant woman, or anyone who needs it more.
What is give up his seat?
Standing up for a classmate who is being teased or bullied by others is a demonstration of this moral trait.
What is courage? (or bravery)
If you are wearing one of these when you sit down at a dinner table, you should immediately remove it.
What is a hat? (or cap)
Before posting a photo or a video online that includes your friends, a gentleman always asks for this first.
What is permission? (or consent)
A gentleman knows that "please" and "thank you" aren't just for strangers; you should still use them at home with these people.
What are your parents? (or family members)
If you notice a teacher, classmate, or parent struggling to carry a massive stack of boxes or books, this is the question you should ask.
What is "Can I help you with that?" (or "Do you need a hand?")
A gentleman knows that true strength isn't about physical power, but rather being this "G-word" to those who are weaker or younger than him.
What is gentle?
When someone asks you to pass the salt shakers, a gentleman always passes this accompanying item along with it, even if it wasn't explicitly asked for.
What is the pepper?
Doing this while walking through crowded school hallways or sidewalks can cause collisions and shows a lack of situational awareness.
What is texting? (or looking down at your phone)
If you are attending a school play, presentation, or assembly that you find incredibly boring, a gentleman does this to show respect to the performers.
What is sit quietly and pretend to be interested?
If you witness someone dropping their wallet, loose change, or papers on the floor, a gentleman does this instead of walking past.
What is help them pick it up?
This trait is what truly separates a boy from a gentleman, showing that he can control his emotions and take responsibility for his mistakes.
What is maturity?