50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man's guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young men learn how to gain trust and earn respect, understand how to do things the right way and why it's important, and realize immediate benefits of good behavior. Some of the manners and etiquette topics include: how to shake hands, how to be a good sport, how to give a genuine compliment, how to speak his mind without being offensive, how to get friends to listen and how to return the favor, how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie and, more importantly, when he should be wearing a tie in the first place, and when to wear a baseball cap and when to leave it at home on his dresser. 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a thoughtful gift for birthdays, graduations, Easter baskets, stocking stuffers and holiday gift giving. Becoming a gentleman doesn't happen in an instant; it's a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here.