THE ROK’S RULES FOR BEING A GENTLEMAN

Hey y’all! Brian Littrell here. Normally you’d find me over at Langley, but Kevin Richardson, head honcho over at HimTak, whom I’ve been known to work with from time to time, recruited me for a special project, and I’m happy to help. Agent K, as you call him, runs a tight organization over there. He has some of the most highly skilled agents I’ve ever seen working for him, but skills alone aren’t enough. A true gentleman never names names, but a few of Kev’s agents could use a good lesson in manners.

I didn’t get to be in a top position of the world’s most powerful government solely because of my training. That will get you far, it’s true, but if you aren’t well-liked and respected amongst your peers, you’ll never reach the top.

I was raised to be a God-fearin’, salt of the earth country boy, and my momma taught me well. I’ve known Kevin for years, and he’s every bit the gentleman I am, if not more. (Heh, heh, he’s really a big ol’ softy, if you can believe that.) But he’s the big boss man and has to maintain an “intimidating” image, so I guess that makes me the only man fit for the job.

Well, there is one other I know of, but since the dissolve of MI5 over in Britain, no one’s really sure where he ended up. Mr. Bond doesn’t have that touch of Southern charm that my special lady friend’s always goin’ on about, but he has more class than I could ever dream of. That’s why he’s the best, always the gentleman, even when getting his hands dirty.

Well, that’s enough about me. Why don’t I give you your first lesson in becoming a true gentleman?

RULE #1

All things whatsoever ye would

that men should do to you

do ye so to them;

for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 7:1

That’s right, folks; that’s scripture. The Bible’s actually the greatest resource for anything, and I tend to rely on it a lot. That Matthew was a very wise man, probably a perfect gentleman. But for those of you who may not be used to scripture or find the Bible unappealing, the verse can be summed up in three simple words: THE GOLDEN RULE. Christian or not, you should all have heard that before. The Golden Rule states simply, “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” It’s all about respect.

If you want to be a true gentleman, you’ve got to have respect for others. Respect your elders and your superiors, as well as those beneath you or less fortunate. We’re all God’s children, so treat people the way you would like to be treated. Except the ladies, of course; treat them better than that. Women are a blessed gift to all us poor saps. Treat them like royalty; they truly are a more superior race.

Rok’s GentleTip of the Week:

Always remove your hat indoors.

A gentleman takes his hat wherever he goes, but don’t forget to hang it up when you step inside. It’s considered rude not to. And if you really want to give the ladies a thrill, give it a slight tip as you pass them. Tipping your hat on the street is an act of chivalry that you don’t see much anymore, but it will make a woman feel like a queen every time!

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