Chivalry is Making a Comeback; RitchImage Offers Tips To Make The Ladies Swoon.Business Editors/Lifestyle & Entertainment Writers FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2001 With the recent resurgence of old-fashioned values, many of the old customs of deference are coming back into popularity. Social strategist strat·e·gist n. One who is skilled in strategy. Noun 1. strategist - an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) strategian market strategist - someone skilled in planning marketing campaigns Deborah Ritch advises gentlemen to brush up to paint, or make clean or bright with a brush; to cleanse or improve; to renew. See also: Brush on chivalrous chiv·al·rous adj. 1. Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight. 2. Of or relating to chivalry. 3. Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women. behavior and practice these ten simple lessons: 1. Basic rule of male etiquette etiquette, name for the codes of rules governing social or diplomatic intercourse. These codes vary from the more or less flexible laws of social usage (differing according to local customs or taboos) to the rigid conventions of court and military circles, and they : Always open doors for all ladies and allow them to enter first. 2. Always walk between a lady and a street. This courtesy has its roots from medieval times
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament when a gentleman walked closest to the houses to keep a lady out of danger from chamber pots chamber pot n. A portable vessel used in a bedroom as a toilet. chamber pot Noun a bowl for urine, formerly used in bedrooms chamber pot chamber n being emptied. Later, they walked nearest to streets to protect ladies from being soiled by passing horse buggies. 3. Always pull out her chair. Learn to do it correctly. Leave enough space for her to move between the chair and table. Push the chair in gently and slowly. Allow the lady to guide the chair while you are the momentum. 4. Always stand when a lady enters or exits the room or rises from her seat. 5. If a lady arrives at a table with no available seats, stand up and offer your seat. 6. Offer your arm when escorting ladies to and from social events. This is especially appreciated when walking on uneven ground and she is in heels. 7. Help her put on, as well as remove, her coat. Carry her coat if the need arises. 8. A gentleman does not always need to pay but he should always offer. 9. Always lead the way unless being escorted to a dining table. In that case allow her to follow the host while you follow in the rear. 10. Never make a lady feel uncomfortable either through your actions or words. "Good character alone makes any man worthy of love," comments RitchImage President Deborah Ritch. "Simple acts of civility and courtesy communicate respect. Gentlemen who practice this respectful behavior are much more engaging and appealing as potential suitors. Old-fashioned etiquette will go a long way when winning over the heart of a lady." About Deborah Ritch Deborah Ritch, president of RitchImage, offers advice for modern day etiquette dilemmas. Ms. Ritch hosts seminars as well as one-on-one consultations. For more information visit http://www.RitchImage.com. |
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