These are the behaviours that define a modern gentleman, according to a study

What makes a gentleman?

Is it his shoes? Is it his manners? Is it his physique? Is it his philanthropy? According to a study, it's all of these and more. Gent's tailoring retailer Moss Bros. commissioned the research into what people think constitutes a gentleman, and the study came back with a whopping 50 points that apparently constitute a modern gent. As well as the usual things like manners and politeness, over a third of people think that having a good sense of style is a crucial thing for a gentleman to possess. Hair matters too: the research suggests that long hair, top-knots and quiffs are quite un-gentlemanly. It's not all about looks, though: 28% of people think that cooking skills are an absolute must for a gentleman, while a third of Brits think a gentleman should keep a tidy home. Here's the full list of points that are essential to being a gentleman. Apparently. 1. Holds the door open for others 2. Listens when other people speak 3. Puts his phone away at the dinner table 4. Keeps good personal hygiene 5. Arrives punctually to social events and meetings 6. Keeps a tidy home 7. Lends his jacket to his partner on a cold night 8. Knows when to admit he is wrong 9. Polishes his shoes 10. Keeps himself in shape 11. Greets guests at the door 12. Tells the truth, even in difficult circumstances 13. Knows when to ask for help 14. Good at remembering names and faces 15. Up to date on current events 16. Never gets too drunk 17. Walks on the road-side of the pavement 18. Avoids gossip and gossiping 19. Keeps a tidy wardrobe 20. Wears a watch 21. Generous in the bedroom 22. Steps in to resolve disputes 23. Refrain from social media over-use 24. Tells witty anecdotes 25. Tech savvy, but not overly so 26. Brings his partner breakfast in bed 27. Gives money to charity 28. Knows how to set a table 29. Knows how to change a tyre 30. Can entertain your children 31. Has opinions on the political landscape 32. Knows how to give a toast at dinner 33. Cooks a few signature dishes 34. Knows how to host a mean BBQ 35. Knows how to put up a shelf 36. Good music taste 37. Knows how to carve at the dinner table 38. Knows how to tie a bow tie 39. Has never taken a selfie 40. Knows how to flirt 41. Handwrites letters 42. Reads a broadsheet newspaper 43. Knows their whisky 44. Reads the literary greats 45. Knows a second language 46. Has a signature drink 47. Knows about flowers 48. Knows the offside rule 49. Knows how to make a range of alcohol drinks 50. Knows how to camp/bushcraft But, to be honest, if you're nice to people and aren't a total mess, you probably qualify as a gentleman just fine.