Hello, my fellow gentlemen! I’m, if not the last, among the last ones to make an introduction. But as a wise old man once said… A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to! I’m David. I’m 29, a man born and raised in Spain, currently living in Asturias—Northern Spain and the home of the Reconquista. Both of my surnames are of Norman ancestry (in Spain we have two, one from each parent) and come from the countries where my family lived centuries ago—England and Italy, from Norman settlements in the UK and Sicily. My main surname arrived in Spain when a family of Norman knights, serving Leonor of Plantagenet, sister of King Richard the Lionheart, came to Spain for her marriage to the King of Castile. They escorted her and were granted lands in the north—the very region where I live today. I also have relatives in South Dakota, where part of my family has been settled for generations after emigrating from Germany, Norway, and Scotland. Since I was a kid, I’ve always admired the way highly educated British gentlemen dress—what I like to call the Savile Row aesthetic. For me, it all began with Bond (Brosnan and, more precisely, Craig—the ones I grew up with, though now I prefer Connery and Lazenby). Later, David Gandy and Henry Cavill became references as well, and the way Guy Ritchie dresses his characters has also influenced how I approach style. Finally, Christian Bale’s portrayal of Bruce Wayne was life-changing for me—not only because of his wardrobe but also because of his morals, values, and what he represents: that we can become better, no matter our circumstances. Now I feel more attracted to the Ivy League + Wall Street aesthetic of 1% Americans from the North East. I believe it perfectly mix the taste of the British dressing code with the more colorful, ruthless and ambitious spirit of the American man. Regarding my personal life, I’m a 6’2”–6’3” athletic man who loves to train, eat well, and have deep conversations. My sports background includes judo in early childhood, as well as basketball and cycling, a bit of soccer and later rugby—the sport I enjoyed the most. In my teens, I became passionate about classic bodybuilding figures such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Reeves, and Reg Park, and I nearly dedicated myself to that lifestyle. My approach to bodybuilding stemmed not only from the discipline it requires but also from its artistic side. I saw the sculpting of the body as another form of art. Sadly, I think the aesthetic principles have been lost nowadays, with muscular size being the only focus on stage.

There are so many "generations" it is hard for us "boomers" to keep up. Here is a quick reference guide. - The Greatest Generation (born 1901-1927): - The Silent Generation (born 1928-1945): - Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964): - Generation X (born 1965-1980): - Millennials (born 1981-1996): - Generation Z (born 1997-2012): - Generation Alpha (born 2013-2025): - Generation Beta (born 2025-2039):

Greetings all, What are four key traits of being a gentleman or lady? The first one on the list should be what you believe to be the most important. For the other three, order is not important. One-word traits, please. For example, Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, Bravery Thank you, Scott

Many of us at one time or another had the rather curious flame emoji next to our profile picture. Some found it irritating, some amusing. The "earn" the flame emoji a member needs to have; I believe 10 interactions per day for 30 days straight. I am not sure what an "interaction" is exactly, maybe just liking a post counts. Most of us took a break from posting long enough to lose the flame on our profile. With that in mind, I would encourage the members to moderate their activity in the Society to avoid getting burned. Visit, chat, create posts, comment, but also take a break and enjoy your other pursuits. Come back refreshed and ready to enjoy the company of your fellows with renewed vigor.

As most of you may have noticed, "ordinary" and "gentlemen" are in the name of the Society. The two labels are intentional. Ordinary: of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events. What is commonplace or standard. For members of the Society, being a gentleman or gentlelady is the expected norm, it is the common mode of behavior, not the uncommon. It is the ordinary man or woman that does extraordinary deeds in times of trouble. Gentleman: a chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man. And in the Society a gentleman or gentlelady also exhibits the traits of honor, civility, discipline, and empathy. As a member of The Society of Ordinary Gentlemen we are "labeling" ourselves with certain traits and the desire to nourish those traits within our community. In recent post a few members "labeled" themselves using language that was less than flattering. While meant in jest, the use of unflattering language regarding oneself plants "seeds" of thought, which can lead to actions which are not appropriate for a lady or gentleman. While labeling themselves, they also used the annoying use of **** instead of the correct letters to "mask" the words being used. If I type A**hole or c**t in an effort to use words that I wouldn't use in polite conversation at the dinner table with children present, does it in anyway "mask" the words? No, it doesn't. Everyone who read the previous sentence read "Asshole" or cunt" even with the self-censoring asterisk. If you are going to use foul language, us it with complete sentences and spell the words. There are no fucking children here! As you can see, I used foul language to make a point, and I didn't censor the words. While everyone can be an asshole, or a cunt, or a bitch, or a whatever at times, I urge you to not attach those labels to yourself, or if you choose to do so for comic effect, do it rarely.