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What Is A Gentleman?

Hint: It's more than good manners...

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Historically, the term gentleman referred to men in medieval Europe who were of good social standing. The word gentleman is derived from the Old French word gentil, which means noble or well-born. This understanding of what it means to be a gentleman persisted for centuries, but has evolved over time. In modern society, this term is often used to descri…

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