Fabulista Presents: The New Gentleman’s Manifesto.

Style:Men published in their sophomore edition, the new manifesto for the 21^st century gentleman.

Don’t:

• Enforce political or religious views on anyone; one is a liberal and only respects the laws of nature and humanity.
• Insult or swear at another man, invoking religious icons or person’s parents. Not in defence; not in offence.
• Be involved in petty gossip or idle talk, nor keep oneself in the unenlightened company of those who do, especially if one is the object of their gossip.
• Say something that makes another feels small.
• Comment on another man’s dress sense – even if the person looks like a dog’s dinner – unless one's opinions are sought after.
• Attempt to correct another person’s English unless one is the editor of the financial times or an English Language professor.

Do:

• Not be easily offended – a good sense of humour is the most stylish gentlemanly accessory.
• Not be afraid to try new things; never be biased against shape, size or fit till one tries it.
• Carry only the necessities in one's wallet and a man-bag only for function and not a fashion statement.
• Always use a foot deodorant when sockless; slip-ons are strictly for yachting getaways in the Bahamas or the like. No exceptions.
• Own at least one navy blazer; or black in the case of a mob or triad leader.
• Have or cultivate exquisite taste and sophistication. Never over accessorise or outshine a lady companion. Hip-hop stars are exceptions.
• Not rumple one’s cloths; posture is all-important, even when sleeping.
• Wear a tie-bar just below the second button, technically the third button from the top.
• Always wear an undershirt.
• Exercise and maintain a balanced diet. Fit into your clothes but never deprive or starve oneself of food.
• Always wear well-cut clothes at an ideal length; never look like one is wearing borrowed or hand-me-downs.
• Always wear proper underwear; boxers or briefs are never too small or big and jockstraps are permissible only to cricketers.
• Never look down on one who cannot afford to dress as well as one does.
• Not be ashamed of owning six identical, well-cut shirts.
• Be well versed in knotting a tie.
• Learn how to sew and replace any button on one’s garments.
• Make sure that one’s belt goes through every loop on one’s trousers.
• Maintain a neat and simple haircut, regardless of length; radical cuts are only for trendy boys.
• Ensure that shoelaces never come undone; Velcro is not a solution.
• Not kiss and tell; it is not one’s forte.