The land of the free has become in many instances The Land of the Free-Wheeling. At this point, your Musical Patriot is reduced to a review of some "rules" of common courtesy. Since the American culture doesn't seem to care much for "rules," let us call these guidelines. Here, then, is a short excerpt from a respected book on simple -- but important -- manners.
A Gentleman Says the Right Thing
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A gentleman does not brag.
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A gentleman does not whine.
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How to Be a Gentleman. A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners, by John Bridges. Harper Horizon, 2022, p. 95.
N. B. Any similarity to any living person is not necessarily coincidental.
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