5 Essential Items Every Gentleman Should Carry

💼Carrying a handkerchief demonstrates preparedness, as it can be used to offer comfort in emotional moments.

🖊️Having a pen on hand allows you to be ready for important moments when someone asks for a pen.

🌬️Carrying a travel-sized fragrance atomizer ensures you can refresh your scent throughout the day and leave a lasting impression.

💵Having cash on hand is important for situations where cards may not be accepted and allows for easy tip giving.

🔥Carrying a lighter, even if you don't smoke, can be a conversation starter and a handy tool when someone asks for a light.

Can I use a pocket square as a handkerchief?

—No, a handkerchief used for functional purposes should not be the same as a pocket square used for decorative purposes.

Are there any specific rules for using a handkerchief?

—One unbreakable rule is to never use it to blow your nose; that's what tissues are for. Also, always wash a used handkerchief before reusing it.

Is a travel-sized fragrance atomizer worth investing in?

—Yes, carrying a travel-sized fragrance atomizer allows you to freshen up your scent throughout the day, leaving a lasting impression.

Why is it important to carry cash?

—Having cash on hand ensures you're prepared for situations where cards may not be accepted and allows for easy tip giving.

What if I don't smoke? Can I still carry a lighter?

—Yes, carrying a lighter can be useful for offering a light to others and can be a conversation starter.

00:00Introduction to the importance of carrying essential items as a gentleman.

00:29The first essential item is a handkerchief, which can be used to offer comfort in emotional moments. It should not be used for blowing your nose.

02:58The second essential item is a pen, which is useful for important moments when someone asks for a pen.

04:50The third essential item is a travel-sized fragrance atomizer, allowing you to refresh your scent throughout the day and leave a lasting impression.

07:10The fourth essential item is cash, which is important for situations where cards may not be accepted and for easy tip giving.

08:55The fifth essential item is a lighter, even if you don't smoke, as it can be a conversation starter.