Coach Melannie argues that small gestures like holding a door or offering a coat signal integrity and respect, making a man stand out to women. When genuine, these acts show a woman matters and position him as the kind of partner worth choosing.
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This is why it's so much more than just holding the door open because that's what you're supposed to do. Not that, you know, that's bad. That's a place to start. But if you hold the door open or offer her your coat because you want to show respect to her, you want to show that she matters to you, that you value her, that right there is what sets you apart as exceptional. Because here's something interesting about being a gentleman. There are so many people in society right now who aren't doing this. And when she sees that you Are that man? Wow, you're exceptional. You're the kind of guy she's been waiting for. You're like no one else she knows. You're going to stand out in a good way. So at its core, being a gentleman means having integrity.