The Gentleman’s Codex

A gentleman defines himself through his deeds, his compassion, his respect for himself and everything around him. He does not just act according to one law or one rule. We are born, formed and shaped by our experiences. We fall and get up again. And that is exactly what makes us what we are. There is no such thing as perfection, but each day we can say to ourselves: I want to be a gentleman. I want to make this world a better place.

And what will remain in the end? Our thoughts, our actions and our words. Not the chances we missed, but the traces we left behind. Our heritage.

The Gentleman Codex below is not developed by a single person, but a summary of books, experiences, feedbacks and conversations with interesting people we have collected over the past years.

STYLE

Rule No. 1

You can never be overdressed or overeducated

– Oscar Wilde

Rule No. 2

Sneakers are for Sundays and for the gym, not for your suit.

Rule No. 3

You’re showered and dressed up. Your shoes are clean and your nails are trimmed. Select a good fragrance, aftershaves are not an option.

Rule No. 4.

While sitting the suit buttons are open. While standing the upper one is closed.

Rule No. 5

Brown to brown, black to black. Please don’t combine brown shoes to black belts etc.
Dont use too many patterns or colours. Absolute maximum is 3 colours in one outfit.

Rule No. 6

Black socks. I don’t know why white ones have been invented. Dependent on the outfit you can use coloured socks.

Rule No. 7

Please no sandals or crocks and shoes like that.

Rule No. 8

Oxford or Brogue shoes are a good option. If possible sewn-welted. The heel is made of solid material.

CHARACTER

Rule No. 1

Love has no conditions.

Rule No. 2

Your word counts. No excuses allowed.

Rule No. 3

Think before you speak.

Rule No. 4.

You are always on time.

Rule No. 5

Family, woman and friends first – everything else after.

Rule No. 6

You’re a gentleman, ignore your ego and help others.

Rule No. 7

Gossip is not in your repertoire.

Rule No. 8

Money is nice, it’s good to be rich and successful. Bear in mind there are way more important things than money. Don’t let it change your rules nor your character.

Rule No. 9

Laugh, and the world laughs with you.

Rule No. 10

Think positive. Negative thinking doesnt bring you any further.

ON THE ROAD

Rule No. 1

You open any door, independend where or what door it is (car, restaurant, home etc).

Rule No. 2

On the sidewalk you take the side where the road is.

Rule No. 3

You hold the umbrella and you use your brain to not forget it. Not her job.

Rule No. 4.

In case the road is bumpy, you hold her so she doesnt fall.

AT THE TABLE

Rule No. 1

You take the bill, you’re the man.

Rule No. 2

You open the door and then you’re going first. Wait at the welcome table. You speak slowly and clear with respect.

Rule No. 3

Dress up properly. Rather overdressed than underdressed. Please no sneakers.

Rule No. 4.

Treat everyone with respect, the waitress is as important as the CEO.

Rule No. 5.

Mobile is off or silent.

Rule No. 6.

You stand up when she leaves and when she comes back. Don’t jump like a squirrel, do it with class.

STYLE

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

Rule No. 5

Rule No. 6

Rule No. 7

Rule No. 8

CHARACTER

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

Rule No. 5

Rule No. 6

Rule No. 7

Rule No. 8

Rule No. 9

Rule No. 10

ON THE ROAD

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

AT THE TABLE

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

Rule No. 5.

Rule No. 6.

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The Gentleman’s Codex

STYLE

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

Rule No. 5

Rule No. 6

Rule No. 7

Rule No. 8

CHARACTER

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

Rule No. 5

Rule No. 6

Rule No. 7

Rule No. 8

Rule No. 9

Rule No. 10

ON THE ROAD

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

AT THE TABLE

Rule No. 1

Rule No. 2

Rule No. 3

Rule No. 4.

Rule No. 5.

Rule No. 6.

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