The History Behind Gentlemanly Action
From escorting a woman on our left arm to giving her flowers, we take a look at the history behind some of our most common gentlemanly deeds.
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8 Cocktails That Women Will Love
Not too sweet and not too strong, these cocktails are sophisticated, smart and sexy, just like the ladies to whom you'll want to serve them.
A Guide to Middle-Shelf Liquor
If you're like us, you're in an awkward in-between when it comes to ordering drinks at a bar: you make enough money that you don't want to order a "rail drink" but you're too frugal to order something... [more]
3 Visual Tricks That Will Instantly Make People Think You’re More Confident
The funny thing about confidence is that it's only a feeling -- meaning people only know that you're not feeling confident if you SHOW them you're not feeling confident. Take control of these three ... [more]
Bring the Party to Your Holiday Get-Together with Spiked Caramel Cider
Since you no longer sit at the kiddy table during Thanksgiving, you can't just show up empty handed. Avoid the difficult (baking!) and the stale (more casseroles!) and spice things up with a delicious... [more]
Your Gray Suit’s New Brown Shoes
Break away from the everyday and pair your slick gray suit (you took our advice, didn't you?) with a classic pair of brown shoes for a traditional look that stands out in today's black shoe kind of ... [more]
The Guy’s Guide to Shopping – How to Get What You Want, At the Price You Want.
If the thought of clothes shopping sends a shiver down your spine, you're either doing it wrong or doing it with women - which means you're doing it wrong. To wash the bad taste of "shopping trips" ... [more]
Don Draper, Canadian Club, & The Godfather of Whisky
We sit down with the Godfather of Whisky and talk the Mad Men drink of choice - because if you can't be Don Draper, you can at least drink like him.
Easy Guidelines for A Can’t-Fail First Date Getup
Congratulations on getting a date, job well done, sir. But your mission is far from accomplished. Your next potential stumbling block is that age-old question: What’s appropriate to wear? Relax, you... [more]