12 Gentlemanly Skills You Can Practice from Home

12 essential skills that every gentleman can practice in the comfort of his own home:
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Whenever you are forced to stay at home, you might get bored, but rather than just spending your day on the couch, you can use the time to practice a series of Gentlemanly skills.
0:00 Introduction
00:43 Learn to appreciate whiskey
If you’ve always wanted to like whiskey but haven’t come around to it, consider using some of your time at home to experiment
01:49 Learn to mix your favorite cocktail
Being able to mix a good drink is a skill that is always appreciated by others. Every gentleman should be able to mix a decent cocktail.
04:58 3. Write thank you notes
Even though you might not feel like there is much to be thankful for, at times, the simple act of sitting down to write a thank-you note can have surprising effects on your own gratitude for what you do have.
06:06 Learn how to use a fountain pen
It’s a unique gentleman’s tool that will make all your handwritten correspondence look much more intentional, elegant, and even like you value the other person more.
06:55 Learn how to give great gifts
Great gifts show how well you know someone and that they are worth the effort to find something meaningful for them.
08:11 Learn how to cook a signature dish really well
There will be a time when you have to make and if you can produce something that tastes great and guest worthy, you will be remembered favorably.
10:30 Learn how to smoke a cigar
There are “old school” gentleman’s pastime that we think every man should consider trying at least once if they are interested.
11:18 Tie a necktie or bow tie
The goal should be that you can tie or bow tie blindly without a mirror.
12:14 How to wet shave with a DE razor
Once you’ve made an initial investment into the tools and products you need, this is one of the least expensive methods of shaving overtime.
13:50 Cultivate your hobby
Classic men’s style is my hobby, which I then made a business
14:26 Learn how to listen better
It reflects respect for the other person by valuing their contribution to a conversation as much as your own
16:11 Learn how to argue like a gentleman
17:59 Outfit Rundown

[@ryongraf6465]

Culture on youtube?!? No way! In all seriousness, I'm glad that content like this exists out on the internet. Thanks for helping spread class and style.

[@marjacu3809]

Here's an April Fools idea for next year, a video only in German. Without subtitles.

[@ofsabir]

It would be a non-april fools day video too. I would really appreciate if it is about a gentlemanly subject from Germany.

[@btiercontent3127]

Or its a normal video but he's in a hoodie and sweat pants

[@chrisherre7107]

Sehr gute Idee

[@majormalfunction3757]

I can understand German I don't mind lol

[@timkaiser6158]

Ja bitte das wäre eine gute Idee

[@ashply4306]

1st skill:- Appreciate whisky 2nd skill:- Mix cocktail 3rd skill:- Write thank you note 4th skill:- Learn to write with fountain pen 5th skill:- Learn to give good gifts 6th skill:- Cook signature food 7th skill:- Learn to smoke cigar 8th skill:- Learn to tie necktie without mirror 9th skill:- Grow a beard 10th skill:- Cultivate hobby 11th skill:- Learn to be better listener 12th skill:- Learn how to argue

[@Zayats_MW]

@Lord GigaByte You should shave that hair you have on the top of your head. It's foul

[@davidweihe6052]

@Lord GigaByte I already tried growing a beard in the weeks before finals in college - it didn't work out well :-) And cigars foul up the cigar room, too, but you grow habituated if you confine it. OTOH, there is still the outdoors.

[@kermitmurder5536]

@Lord GigaByte same situation here

[@Paul_Rohde]

As a young boy, I knew I would never shave. Removing a thin layer of skin with a product everyday seemed so unnatural and unhealthy. As well as a big waste of time.

[@nestormd1]

@Lord GigaByte q

[@elenimaria1111]

I'm an Australian female who really enjoys the channel and content. Informative, yet presented with sincerity and fun. Your warmth and good nature always shines through your videos Raphael. Keep up the great work!!

[@viclucyzia]

I am a person that doesn't smoke nor drink alcohol. And when we are there don't even drink coffee. But tea is my cup of tea. I have a whole collection of world teas at home that I enjoy in the afternoon and evening. That is also gentleman like. Ask the British.

[@Fogmaster1990]

I’m glad I found your channel!!! Timeless and priceless information.

[@JoJo-xp6wr]

Excluding smoking and drinking, I might do the others! Vielen Dank, Herr Schneider!

[@muhammadaryawicaksono4232]

First day of kindly asking for "How to Duel Like a Gentleman"

[@davidweihe6052]

Turn to The Modern Rogue channel for that. They have already done quarterstaff, long sword, and rapier.

[@iceylavanuffsaid4997]

its called en garde!!!

[@vincentperratore4395]

Don't forget the half filled brandy sniffers precariously placed behind the heels of the belligerents by the dueling attendant, before the "En Garde!" Is officially declared!

[@Lou.B]

Asking for a "friend"....

[@princeofayossia7314]

Sven makes the Brazilian Homeland proud by metioning our best cocktail, best wishes from Brazil

[@tanmaydeshpande108]

After watching each video I gain confidence and I try to act like a gentleman.

[@vincentperratore4395]

Learning is living too!

[@flightsimulatorblaine8727]

“MMmmmhhh! Your meat tastes so good!” Your great Sven

[@b0ltun0]

😏

[@jeremias-serus]

truly a legend

[@johncirello8676]

I watch these videos and think I’m being watched. The scotch, Mixed drinks, hand written notes, fountain pens, cigars and pipes. These are all things I do and enjoy.

[@carltrotter7622]

Can we have a quiz on Gentleman’s Gazette content between Raphael, Kyle and Preston?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Sounds like a fun idea to me, Carl! Maybe a good activity for a future anniversary video of some sort. We'll see! - Preston

[@dirtyunclehubert]

@@gentlemansgazette it might end up with 3 guns drawn in the early morning in a forest clearing - the gentleman way. my oh my!

[@carltrotter7622]

@@dirtyunclehubert Barry Lyndon style!

[@metalman7825]

People:”what can we do while stuck at home during a pandemic?!?” Sven:*slides bottle of whiskey across the table*....*wink*

[@TheRealDoctorBonkus]

"The first thing you can do while being stuck at home is to start drinking. Then you can mix the alcohol to hide your alcoholism and then write a thank you note to the delivery guy"

[@ianmackenzie686]

I'd love to do some of these but this weekend this gentleman needs to replace a section of wall in a bathroom after repairing a leaky drain pipe. Start this round without me, I'll join you for the next one🍸

[@laurinbiber2519]

Hallo Sven, Ich komme genau wie du auch aus Deutschland und seit einiger Zeit hatte ich immer mehr Lust bekommen mich „schicker“ bzw. wie ein Gentleman anzuziehen aber wie das heutzutage in Deutschland ist, ist es sehr schwer von einem auf den anderen Tag statt mit Kappe und Hoodie mit Anzug und Kravatte in die Schule zu gehen.Ich schätze deine Videos sehr und sie geben mir das Gefühl,dass es nicht so schwer seien kann und vermutlich hört sich das verrückt an aber für einen 13 jährigen Jungen wie mich ist es nicht leicht sich einfach so zu kleiden wie man möchte...Ich danke dir für all die Mühe die du in die Videos steckst und ich kann dir sagen es gibt niemanden auf You Tube der so gute Videos zu diesem Thema macht wie du ! Mach weiter So !!

[@gaylordsupreme8824]

Rapide Wechsel im Stil führen meist eher dazu das Leute dumme Sprüche reißen und so nen Mist als flüssige Übergänge. Ich würde dir den Tipp geben erst mal damit anzufangen nach und nach Hemden zu tragen. Fang vielleicht an mit etwas 'modischeren' Hemden wie Flanellhemden oder einfach Hemden in anderen Farben als ein klassisches weiß. Bei uns an der Schule laufen auf jeden Fall einige etwas eleganter herum. Dann kannst du halt noch irgendwann, wenn du eh schon meistens Hemden trägst Hosen ins Spiel bringen die keine Jeans sind, und deine Sneaker könntest du dann auch ersetzen. (Denk aber dran das du mit deinen dreizehn Jahren vermutlich noch wachsen wirst, also investiere vielleicht nicht in 300€ Schuhe und Hemden für 50€ das Stück)

[@lucasderman4704]

honestly, knowing how to make the standard cocktails with your guests or if you're inviting a special someone over for dinner is a very attractive trait. If you could mix a cocktail, then make a delicious dinner for the special girl in your life, they will love it more than anything.

[@fc.aranyos]

who would have known getting hammered at home was a skill!

[@andrewsalazar98]

My resume is unbeatable now

[@s15specv]

😂😂😂

[@alb5840]

Would have

[@fc.aranyos]

@@alb5840 Thanks! :)

[@Sundayletsplay]

I’m an expert then!

[@jdude9922]

Old fashioned, martini, margarita, and Moscow mule. People love them, they are shelf stable, and they are easy to make

[@todaysvisionary6383]

I guess it is time to “learn to appreciate whisky” . Hehe, see you in 5 years at rehab

[@6uney]

HAHAHAHA

[@gattodacatto]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahaahHAHAhAHhA

[@4seasons546]

“Appreciate” whisky would mean savouring & sipping smaller quantities of quality = so no need to become alcoholic! Cheers 🥃 😃 whiskey 🥃 😀

[@i8somepoopoo328]

@@4seasons546 wow you seem fun

[@4seasons546]

I8somepoopoo - you’ve got that right ! Party 🎉 tonight 🎈 😆 make joy 🤩 everyday

[@PatH902101]

Sven, you are the BEST. I really mean that! You own you! I have been inspired even at the age of 60, I aspire to learn as much as possible from you. Thank you for sharing. Sharing is Caring.

[@57broski]

Something that's sad is how "out of place" my wife and I look when we don't have our phones out while in a restaurant. The art of good listening is nearly lost in my opinion, at least here in the states.

[@TheSitar]

No you don’t, lol. And no the art of listening isn’t dying.

[@mustbehiggy]

After visiting Strasbourg twice last year (yes it is that awesome), when the wife and I came back to Canada, she had to learn how to make spaetzle. The food in the Alsace is amazing.

[@egsi]

You have such a pleasant voice!

[@cynthiaromero3818]

I love this! We all should maintain ourselves. Use the time we're at home to do those things we've been putting off because we didn't have tme. This is a great channel.

[@EddyWoon]

Thanks for the great content. As for point 12, if the opposing party is a closed minded arguement based not on actual fact or cooperation, I just let them vent and not counter so that I can politely end the charade and do something else more productive.

[@jerardorojas7164]

Pardon my French but, i fucken love these videos!! I think all schools should have course based on your teaching. It'll make more young boys to be more polite and respectful. Not just to society but women and elders. Your doing a great job and i hope you never stop making videos.

[@hanwenyap]

You forgot shoe shining! It's a really valuable skill to learn and its much easier than mixology. The Elegant Oxford has tons of videos making mirror shining achievable in only 30 minutes. I've started using fountains pens and I'm picking up leathercraft during lockdown.

[@carbonado2432]

I fixed up all my boots with oil and everything.

[@BigNope3]

Someone please give this guy a TV segment Love it

[@silasstrathmann2066]

It’s so pleasing to watch a video in english and german words are pronounced correctly

[@wjvlodek8769]

Good message Sven!! I really liked how you emphasized "enjoying and appreciating" things in moderation.

[@TinaLeder]

*Brilliant as usual.* 👌

[@maxchoroba868]

Dear Mr. Schneider! I highly appreciate your content. Please continue releasing your helpful and interesting videos.

[@humphreybradley3060]

Great ideas! For cocktails I can highly recommend Shaken, a book that walks you through all 007’s cocktails from the Ian Fleming novels rather than the films. Utterly fabulous cocktails! Available as a hard cover book or an ebook.

[@peterkolovos3079]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos.

[@oliverfasola19]

I just purchased a fountain pen then watched your videos about them, I’m blown away after watching this and having you recommend one

[@davidnorth9390]

Skill #12 is a Gentleman's Lesson Number One. Thank you Raphael

[@PrincePresto1]

I absolutely appreciate your entire video line up. Thank you.

[@jamesdcaldeira]

Terrific job! Thank You!!

[@thelazygamer3788]

Heavy cream, lavender bitters, mead ( make sure it's real mead fermented from honey) , congnac, shaken with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Give it a shot you won't be disopointed

[@Lou.B]

Love your videos! Thank You!

[@YeahBruhDoIt]

Excellent video!!! Fun and informative. Thank you.

[@jacobsinger97]

Thank you Sven! For giving me the spark i needed! Your new vid is also very good. Now i should do these things instead of wasting my time. I hope at least someone would think highly of me then 😊

[@darrenmorrison4335]

Thank you for all of your help 😊

[@Danielxulu]

Great as always!

[@naveedboda8910]

Great video for quarantine

[@lifestylechannel8777]

The stuff this channel makes is actually useful, most channels out there talk about stuff that people would normally never even do or use.

[@samjewellery3336]

Another great video. Thanks

[@gingicomingi]

I cannot say enough how much I appreciate Raphael and Preston at the GG.

[@Christian_Ruff]

This might be my favorite KZbin Video to date - thank You!

[@-RONNIE]

Excellent video for helping like-minded individuals. 👏👏👏

[@hvwkiinz]

This channel helped me so much, when my mom said we were going to a high state restaurant, thank you so much man.

[@rosannecoffman1933]

Your videos are so much fun.

[@amadejpesko]

Great video for long days at home.

[@floriantimmermeister5792]

Raphael, you really got me with Spätzle and Maultaschen.... Great video, kind regards from Dresden!

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

we love your channel , good post!

[@addictboy3000]

Very good summary of why I love this channel

[@TheoTheTimeTravelingMagician]

Great video!

[@josephhuang7292]

Great video

[@tmorente]

I used to ink my drawings with a fountain pen. It’s a great skill to have.

[@timothyalfred2643]

I enjoy your work keep up the great work

[@Bushchannel]

My Ladies favourite gift is just cash 😁 It’s very easy to figure out.

[@RauMichael]

Spätzle und Maultaschen for the win 🇩🇪

[@Felix-zz2bz]

Spätzle no, Maultaschen very nice

[@sniffadoghq]

Thanks Sven love it!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

As for cocktail recipes I find what works best for me is I type them out in a large font and then print them on card stock. Sometimes I laminate them so there’s no worries about getting them wet. The card stock and/or laminating them helps them stand up while leaning against something. Also, you can keep them handy as a reference when you need them and you should be able to get 2-3 recipes on each card.

[@anthonywilliams379]

Perhaps get a rolodex for them, nice art-deco one perhaps

[@skoobydu1364]

I really love the into cant get enough!

[@monty4936]

Ich warte ja nur darauf, dass da mal ein deutsches Video kommt... | I´m waiting for a German Video. ^^

[@monty4936]

@Puvendran Pillay ... und warum?

[@philippstarlinger6215]

Super Video 😃✌🏼

[@Lylantares]

Whisky is an acquired taste - so true. The husband and I didn't care much for it, but grew fond of Whisky after a few tastings and a bit of trial & error. Now we're both into Sherry or Port cask finished single malts. Also, we learned that Whisky and Chocolate can be a great combo if done right.

[@danstennis1817]

I really enjoy this channel.

[@thomasabiakl]

Very interesting and helpful video sir.

[@timjuliushuber6970]

Ich finde deine Geschichte so toll, deine ganze Ausstrahlung und den kompletten Kanal! Ich wünsche Dir und Euch alles Gute und Liebe Grüße aus der Steiermark, Tim Julius Huber

[@mouhrissani8588]

I'm glad to see this channel getting better by time and evolving in a positive way (thankfully u're not losing in credibility like a friend of yours (vincero and mvmt guy) Keep it up 👍

[@phillipmoodie9071]

Sven, your very interesting presentation took my memories back many decades, when I was thrown into the "Deep End" with a virtually bottomless Corporate Expense Account, along with an American Express card with unlimited credit, when I had to entertain the Directors of the largest Corporations and the Heads of the largest Australian Federal Government Departments, as well as the visiting CEO's from the World largest Computer Companies. While I was very well qualified in my field of employment I had absolutely no experience in all of the skills that you have explained in such an interesting manner. While I eventually learnt how to spend other people's money, in a stylish manner, it was a stressful "Learning Curve". The major Universities would help their graduates if the practical suggestions that you provide were included in the MBA program. Lol. Phil.

[@petere8175]

Good cocktails! My favourite will still be the vieux carré and the Cuba libre

[@minnretha7099]

I don't think I would be the men I want to be without you gentlemen

[@Bushchannel]

How about practicing playing chess at home as a gentlemanly skill. Can easily done online now!

[@humphreysimaunga5876]

Great content 👌

[@Sam-lj9vj]

Caipirinha, Old-fashioned and White Russian are the ones I know. Keeps everyone happy.

[@HarrisPilton789]

I have been developing an appreciation for wine during the quarantine, honing my lady skills. I also write thank you notes on my monogrammed stationery. There are many stationers on Etsy, with reasonable prices.

[@JoJo-xp6wr]

I have to say: Preston looks great in violet, gray suits and accessories to be honest!

[@husnainakram1476]

Good video 👌👍 gentleman

[@ChaoticPhill]

Brazilian fan out here! Proud of you suggesting Caipirinha as one of the drinks. Cheers!

[@abchappell01]

I have been a subscriber to your video series for at least a couple of years now. I must say that your videos are quite interesting and informative. This video is one of your best! By the way, where/how do you find all your classic rings that you wear?

[@marcozg77]

Something that you can practice at home is espresso. Yes it takes some initial investment, but you don't need a multi-thousand-dollar-machine to start. A DeLonghi dedica is an affordable option for beginners. Just make sure you got a decent grinder and good and fresh beans. I'm doing home espresso for 5 years now and absolutely love the ritual. The coffee is superb and the machinery (I'm using an E61 machine) ist just beautiful.

[@matejkincl]

Just learnt how to make perfumes @ home!

[@GAMING_LLAMA-bw9pt]

Love your channel bro love from India:-)

[@danielromerosol4158]

Omg this video should be a must for every 18 year old

[@KrowdesAlexander]

Ya, time for me to get my hands on a new fountain pen. I've been debating on it for years, now, because I miss the older fashion of writing, and using regular pens drives me up the wall. Cooking, on the other hand?... I'm not much of a chef, as it is. My wife is more the chef than I could ever be. Just about the only thing i Can cook is something extremely high in raw iron and protein. Cigars? Me, I prefer either Swishers or my pipe. Thankfully, I've had the same pipe for years, but I need more tobacco, too... Lol

[@bluestar.8938]

I love your channel, though i am a lady.... I send all the best, to all true gentlemen, well done sir . Thank you : )

[@brien1254]

9:48 I love Manny’s!

[@scsmith4604]

#3 got my cousins written out of our grandparent's will and trusts. They would not ever say thank you or send a note for anything our grandparents did for us and finally, my grandmother got tired of it and disinherited them and passed everything to their kids. My grandparents were definitely people who followed etiqute and proper manners in all situations as a lifestyle and expected the same from their kids and their kids kids.

[@allenwinston9225]

Love the presentation. Alcohol and tobacco I like. But I have given them up for health reasons.

[@guldenaydin9918]

Şahane!... ⚘🍃.

[@CazialsChannel]

Nice place to learn more about a lot of cocktails is How to Drink on KZbin. Fabulous host with great history lessons

[@martinlindgren4490]

I love your clips! Thanks to you I may very well one day become a gentleman :-)

[@CelloMachachillo]

I’ve been practicing my tie knots for my new job which closed for quarantine on my first day 😹 (3 months now)

[@joshuaposton1070]

Hi love your content priceless advice aso i am looking at buying the Bailey Medalist Fountain Pen by cross would that be a good choice for a nice fountain pen ?

[@mv9036]

love u man

[@mv9036]

really do