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<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Debretts-Guide-Modern-Gentleman/dp/1870520777" target="_blank">Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman</a>, updated last year, makes the rules very clear.

Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman, updated last year, makes the rules very clear.

How Much Of A Gentleman Are You?

Ideally, it should be bespoke. It'll be padded, but not excessively so, suppressed just enough to show off your shape, and have a high gorge (i.e. won't show off too much shirt).

It has a sharp, 90 degree angle between the shoulder and the sleeve. 

Which of these statements is true of a quintessential suit?

Be prepared to kiss the right cheek, but the direction may suddenly change. Don't air kiss. Both cheeks is generally considered excessive in professional circumstances.

You should keep your hands above the waist at all times.

You're about to kiss someone on the cheek in a social situation. Which of these statements is true?

Always ask your date out on the phone or face-to-face. Never look at your phone during the date: give them your undivided attention. Call your date if running late. And when it comes to doing the deed, always take the lead from them.

You shouldn't try to get your date into bed.

Which of these statements about dating is true?

There's no need to keep springing up and down: it's just awkward. But it's polite to acknowledge their arrival.

When they enter the room for the first time.

When should you stand up for your date?

This is the one abiding rule. Going Dutch is possibly the greatest spoiler to romance.

Whoever requested the date, pays for the pleasure.

Who pays?

It used to be obligatory in the past, but it's now a matter of personal judgement.

If the woman is pregnant or elderly.

You're on the Tube. When must you offer a woman your seat?

Your handshake should be firm (but not too firm), never limp or sweaty, and your fingers should grip the other person's palm.

You should always try to establish eye contact. 

Which of these statements about shaking hands is true?

Complement with a black overcoat and white silk scarf.

You're in white tie.

You're wearing a black tail coat (single breasted), black trousers, a white marcella shirt, a thin white bow tie and black patent lace-up shoes. What are you wearing?

One or two units per case is generally accepted as a reasonable tip.

What's the correct amount to tip a hotel bellboy in units (dollars, euros or pounds)?

Use them both to focus on the business before you. Try and keep away from other gentlemen while they go about their business, and don't look around: you're not crossing the road.

Never keep one hand on the wall.

You're at the urinal. Which of these statements is correct?

Napkins (NEVER serviettes) are not bibs. Put them in your lap and when they've been used leave them unfolded on the table.

You can use them to dab your mouth.

Which of these statements about napkins is true?

Brogues are the most essential shoe in a gentleman's wardrobe. Derbies are less formal, and Oxfords are the epitome of English style, so much that James Bond chooses them. They're not patterned at the toe. Monk Shoes fall between them and a loafer.

Brogues.

They're the classic office and business shoes, with distinctive toe patterns and matched with jeans when brown. They are:

As long as you let reception know, this is fine. NEVER network or talk about work, and tipping the staff is generally not advised as a general rule.

Inviting more than one guest.

Which of these is acceptable at a gentleman's club?

Black, white and grey are also acceptable. Never patterned, never commando and remember you're not a rapper, so don't expose it to the general public.

Navy underwear is acceptable.

Which of these statements about underwear is true?

And you may complement it with your old school tie.

You're wearing morning dress.

You're wearing a black or grey coat (usually black), matching trousers, a plain white shirt with a stiff turned down collar, a black or silver woven silk tie, and black lace-up shoes. What are you wearing?

Oh dear! You got Rab C Nesbitt!

You'll never be the talk of society at the moment.

Uh oh…you got Wayne Slob!

Pretty gentlemanly, but still a bit rough around the edges.

You got Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon!

You're a true gentleman with just a hint of rough around the edges.

Well done old chap, you got Sean Connery playing James Bond!

Bless my sainted aunt! You got Hugh Laurie playing Bertie Wooster!

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