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A man's world

Men's Fitness, May, 2003 by Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Bobby Lee, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede

The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy & Vice Ten Speed Press (2002) $22

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR advice on any number of manly issues, check out The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy & Vice by Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro. This highly opinionated guide leaves no stone of a man's life unturned, and is sprinkled--just like life itself--with observations on sex. Consider these tips on how to modernize your manhood.

* On dressing well: "A gentleman selects from a wide array of styles and seldom purchases fad apparel."

* On partying in style: "Like an experienced referee, interpose yourself on couples or familiar friends who have slumped into a clinch like tired heavyweights."

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* On card playing: "Be nimble on the cribbage board and master at least three of the following: whist, euchre, hearts, canasta, spades, pinochle, or stud."

* On talking dirty: "A mature exploration, blue speak is reserved for near equal kinksters and is best employed with a measured temperament that does not exceed a partner's tolerance."

One warning: Whatever you do, rebuff the authors' inexplicable suggestion to act like Fonzie. To them, he's the epitome of "gentleman's cool"; to us, he's a moldy reference that will cause her to exclaim, "Just how old are you, anyway?"

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A man's world

Men's Fitness, May, 2003 by Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Bobby Lee, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede

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