パイプ喫煙で有名なアインシュタイン博士の様に、
パイプで喫煙していると思考が冴えてくる。
パイプ関連の記事の中から、こんな興味深い本を見付けた。
英国車愛好家は必読、ジョーク溢れる本である。
英国車を愛好する方なら、当然、英語もご堪能だろうから、
あえて、私の日本語訳の説明は省略する。
説明文最後の「敬具 ゼントルマン」が笑わせる。
パイプで喫煙していると思考が冴えてくる。
パイプ関連の記事の中から、こんな興味深い本を見付けた。
英国車愛好家は必読、ジョーク溢れる本である。
英国車を愛好する方なら、当然、英語もご堪能だろうから、
あえて、私の日本語訳の説明は省略する。
説明文最後の「敬具 ゼントルマン」が笑わせる。
Author: Vic Darkwood
"The Gentleman's Guide to Motoring"
Author: Vic Darkwood
AA Publishing
Hardback, 176 pages £9.99
A gentleman should never neglect his horse, but in these modern times the motorcar is much more suited to fulfilling the gentleman’s travelling needs.
At one time motoring was one of the finest of gentlemanly pursuits, however at some point between the invention of the Model T and the building of the M25 gentlemen everywhere have been losing their hats and becoming quite dastardly behind the wheel. This must stop, or as my German cousin likes to say Das muß aufhören – German has such an authoritative ring to it doesn’t it?
This brief document seeks to lay down a few basic rules of etiquette and style that will allow you to carry your gentlemanly comportment from the fairway to the motorway.
The Automobile（オートモービル）
A gentleman’s automobile is one of his most treasured possessions.
It is woven inextricably into the fabric of his life and as such,
it is important that it is woven from the same fabric as the gentleman; tweed, fine leather and steel. A gentleman is neither flashy nor common, his car should reflect his character reliable yet well presented. Choosing a car is tough so take your time and if possible it should be locally sourced and environmentally polite. One can’t fail with an Aston Martin, Bently or Rolls Royce.
It is woven inextricably into the fabric of his life and as such,
it is important that it is woven from the same fabric as the gentleman; tweed, fine leather and steel. A gentleman is neither flashy nor common, his car should reflect his character reliable yet well presented. Choosing a car is tough so take your time and if possible it should be locally sourced and environmentally polite. One can’t fail with an Aston Martin, Bently or Rolls Royce.
Learning to Drive（運転を学ぶ）
Every gentleman knows that bad habits are hard to shake, so from the very outset one should seek to impose a strict code of conduct to driving affairs. First things first open the door for the passenger first – in this case your instructor – always wear your driving gloves and remember to wave goodbye to your wife – the rest should be easy.
A gentleman knows that appearance is everything. How can one expect to be taken seriously as a motorist in an ill-fitting hat and polyester gloves?! Remember the triumvirate of style; tweed, brown leather and tailoring. A good tailor with the correct materials makes more of the gentleman than just about everything else.
To help you on your way I have put together this jaunty little ensemble:
To help you on your way I have put together this jaunty little ensemble:
The gentleman follows the laws of the land as diligently as he follows the laws of the gentlemanly code. He takes great care to always carry the correct documentation; copies of his car insurance and drivers licence. If stopped by the constabulary remember a gentleman is always respectfully formal, this is not the time for endearments,
‘My Dear sir’ or ‘Me old china’ are to be avoided.
‘My Dear sir’ or ‘Me old china’ are to be avoided.
Etiquette（エチケット）
The road-hog was once a rare character on our roads yet today he has become quite commonplace, yet one must strive to avoid a race to the bottom. Regardless of the etiquette of your fellow driving contemporaries one should always endeavour to be courteous at all times; doffing one’s hat as a fellow motorist gives way, a gay toot-toot to passing neighbours. Courtesy is at the core of the gentleman’s being.
I hope that you have found this guide to be most useful, please feel free to share it with other fellow gentleman and if you have other gentlemanly driving tips let us converse in the comments below.
Yours Sincerely,
The Gentleman
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