Country Life magazine has released an updated list of 39 attributes defining a modern gentleman for 2025, replacing its 2015 version. While some rules remain timeless—such as cooking eggs without fuss and learning waiters' names—new entries include never wearing a tank top to the gym and never running in public.
The 2025 list retains core values like being pathologically punctual, knowing when to call it a night, and not modifying restaurant orders. However, it also introduces quirks such as believing Roger Moore was the best James Bond, a stance described as contrarian pub talk.
The magazine emphasises that a modern gentleman should be efficient, friendly, and confident, minimising fuss in daily interactions. The final rule reminds readers not to take anything too seriously, suggesting a lighthearted approach to the evolving definition.
Critics note that many attributes, like egg-cooking skills and politeness to staff, are hardly revolutionary, but the list aims to blend timeless etiquette with contemporary sensibilities. Country Life hints at further updates in 2035, possibly including rules about AI communication and smiling at strangers.
