The gentlemen test; which gentleman are you?
Words: Guy Aubrey Devito
Being a gentleman isn’t just about being a well dressed, courteous, well turned out man – although these are of course essential components. More often than not you’ll fit into a certain archetype; a dandy, a bumpkin, a metrosexual, a jock or a petrolhead. Take the test and find out which type of gentleman you are.
QUESTION 1.
A friend calls to invite you for a days shooting in the countryside…
Do you:
(a) Reply enthusiastically saying you can take your vintage Alfa Romeo for a spin.
(b) Cite Voltaire and fall back to sleep.
(c) You’re actually shooting as we speak, but you’ll definitely come along.
(d) Ask what the countryside is.
(e) Agree to come as long as you can work your own ‘guns’ with some vigorous ‘beating’.
QUESTION 2.
After you meet a new girl you’re arranging your first date…
You plan:
(a) Suggest a trip to see the new The Fast and the Furious movie.
(b) Take her to the Sherlock Holmes museum.
(c) Invite her over to enjoy a roast pheasant that you shot the other week.
(d) Keep her waiting for over an hour as you’re doing your hair.
(e) Invite her to watch you play in a rugby sevens match.
QUESTION 3.
You’re visiting the barber and after he’s done trimming…
You say:
(a) ‘Whatever, the wind in my roadster sweeps my hair back anyway.’
(b) Cry ‘I can’t believe you took that much off, my hair’s only shoulder length now.’
(c) Thank him, pay him and be on your way without even noticing the cut.
(d) Express delight that the cut only cost £75.
(e) Tell him, to go at it again – you can’t get hair stuck in the gym apparatus.
QUESTION 4.
You’re in a bookshop on the Charing Cross road…
You buy:
(a) Driven to Distraction by Jeremy Clarkson
(b) The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
(c) Buy?! You’re too busy having a panic attack because you’re in central London.
(d) I.D, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wallpaper, Vice, The Gentleman’s Journal and the latest Taschen publication.
(e) You’re not a big reader – but you like watching TV whilst pumping iron.
QUESTION 5.
You go back to your parent’s house on the weekend and your mother prepares your favourite meal…
She makes:
(a) Any type of sandwich so you can take your lunch on the road and eat as you drive.
(b) Filet mignon with a side of artichoke salad.
(c) A hearty roast dinner – you just can’t beat it.
(d) Sashimi and miso shiru – just like how they do it at Nobu.
(e) Eggs, red meat and a protein shake, it’s all great stuff for building muscle.
If you answered with mostly…
As – You’re a true petrolhead and you live for the road, for you life is simply a great thrill to be lead at 100 mph.
Bs – You’re such a dandy you make Casanova look like Mike Tindall! You’re smart, shy and sensitive.
Cs – You are a true country bumpkin, most comfortable when you’re out on the moors or doing things involving animals.
Ds – Metrosexual doesn’t quite say it… you’re a true unabashed metropolitan. You’ve probably never left London or New York in your life.
Es – You’re a classic jock, you enjoy sport, working out and the simpler things in life. You’re happy with that so good on you!
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