Posts from the ‘General’ Category
Dressing casually does not mean dressing poorly. It does not mean wearing dirty clothes. It does not mean looking like you just got out of bed. Dressing casually, when done well, means looking crisp; looking fresh; looking clean and comfortable. This cheat sheet can help with that.
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We are not born men. We are born boys – and through a myriad of trials, errors and experiences, we become men. But there’s no single defining moment; there’s no instant switch that turns on in your mind and says “Oh, ok, I’m a man now”. Which begs the question – what does it mean to be a man?
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When you’re spending hundreds of dollars on a great pair of shoes, there’s absolutely no sense in ruining the way they look with a poor choice in socks. In this article, James describes the best socks to wear to compliment your shoes.
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Posture and confidence are closely aligned. A good posture screams confidence. In this article, Simon Taylor describes why a man’s posture is so important – and how it can dramatically affect the way that people perceive him.
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Taking care of your clothes can be difficult – especially when you don’t know how to read the garment care labels. In this article, James discusses garment care and what the strange symbols on garment care labels actually mean.
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Experimentation is a glorious thing; it expands horizons, adds variaty to life and makes the world taste a little better. However, as with every experiment, mistakes can happen. In this article, James describes the time that he unwittingly bought the worst shoes in the world, and the lessons he learned from the experience.
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“Bromance” is a form of intimacy between men that is not at all sexual but where a strong form of love and affection is found. Best friends; pals; mates; buddies – all forms of friendship can potentially be a bromance. In this article, Julian describes the close bond that ties together a great friendship.
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A gentleman appreciates the fine art of building a fort: The detailed construction; the positioning; the layout. Appreciating the things you loved from your past – the immense joy and fun that could be gained from something as simple as some bedsheets, some clothes pegs and an unhealthy amount of fun food – is a pleasure that cannot be beaten.
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A handshake says a lot about a man. We can gauge complex elements of a gentleman’s personality such as confidence, friendliness and comfort-level from something as simple as the way he shakes your hand. In this article, James describes three things that every man must avoid when shaking hands.
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First impressions are important. When we meet someone for the first time, we use each of our senses to create a mental impression of that person, as an easy way of remembering them in our minds. In this article, James describes first impressions, why we have them and – most importantly – how to improve yours.
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