Modern GENTLEMAN

A recent survey discovered a combination of hectic modern lifestyles and technology have dramatically changed women's perception of what makes a true gent.

Other age-old traditions which are now all but dead are always paying for dinner and walking on the side of the pavement nearest to the road.

These have been apparently been replaced by bringing his partner a cup of tea in bed and looking after her if she has a hangover.

Another duty which is said to be expected of a modern gentleman is to let his partner watch her favourite soaps… which makes us think the women surveyed were seeing how far they could push it.

OLD FASHIONED GENTLEMAN

* Lays a coat down in a puddle
* Opens and closing the car door
* Always paying for dinner
* Walks on the outside of the pavement
* Pulls out a chair for a lady
* Asks for a girl's hand' in marriage
* Asks a girl to dance
* Carries a girl's bag for her
* Sees a girl safely home
* Requests a first date
* Buys cards and gifts regularly

MODERN GENTLEMAN

* Walks you home
* Looks after you when ill or hung-over
* Puts the rubbish out
* Cooks at least one impressive dish
* Doesn't run a mile when you mention PMT(Period pain)
* Brings a cup of tea in bed every morning
* Cries openly
* Uploads your favourite songs to your iPod
* Fills up your car with petrol
* Regularly sends sexy / soppy texts
* Lets you watch your favourite soap

The study of 3,000 women by Austin Reed also revealed a third of girls no longer rate traditional values like asking them to dance or requesting their hand in marriage as important.

Yesterday a spokesman said: "The concept of being a gentleman isn't dead nor is it old fashioned.



"Being a gentleman is as applicable for our society today as it was in history and is about having respect for yourself and other members of your society.



"Charm, sensitivity, attentiveness, style and being well groomed are key aspects that are seen as important and we hope will continue in the future.

"But it's only natural that over the years society has evolved and that gentlemanly behaviour is bound to have changed."