bodleing2: I read recently that it's from the days when people would throw rubbish,, including human waste out of the upstairs windows onto the street. The man being a proper gent would then be the unfortunate recipient...
She didn't tell me that...
But that wouldn't make much sense because the person nearest to the curb would not necessarally be in the line of what's 'dropping' ...
Selenite: But that wouldn't make much sense because the person nearest to the curb would not necessarally be in the line of what's 'dropping' ...
They would be aiming for the gutter, the person nearest the kerb would be nearest the gutter. But I'd be more inclined to believe the splashed by passing traffic theory that I've heard many times.
bodleing2: They would be aiming for the gutter, the person nearest the kerb would be nearest the gutter. But I'd be more inclined to believe the splashed by passing traffic theory that I've heard many times.
Yes I see what you mean!
I always felt my children where more protected if I walked nearest to the curb ... even when it wasn't raining! I suppose it would work too with a man feeling protective ...
ysabeljhen: Are you a true gent or do your manners need some work?
It's visible in someone's action. I think kindness is an essential part of being a gentleman, otherwise it's only for show.
To attract a gentleman, attributes are probably similar. Yes, there are a lot of chancers and guys that are gentlemen by proclamation only, but it is easy enough to figure out someone's character (and not just behaviour) when spending time with someone.
Hamburg , Berlin, and Munich is addictive wonderful big cities Especially Hamburg Berlin is a big world itself but Hamburg is something else They call Hamburg ( Venice of the north)
bodleing2: I'm not sure that would necessarily follow. I don't think there are any rules to say you have to give your exact location, but it does seem a bit odd.
I shall continue to observe strange coincidences ...
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She didn't tell me that...