William Hanson’s list of ‘What Makes A Gentleman’ left Luke Thomas “scratching his head”, the 98 FM presenter admitted. 

The etiquette expert has written in Country Life a list of the 39 attributes that make a man a “true gentleman”. 

The list suggests a gentleman, “Writes prompt and pithy thank-you letters” and, “Listens more than he speaks.” 

Mr Hanson also suggests that a true gentleman, “Speaks to an assistant the same way he would a Duke” and, “Would never go to watch a football match dressed in the team shirt”. 

As well, he urged men to be “pathologically punctual” and never to drive a Tesla. 

On Lunchtime Live, Luke Thomas said he thought that being a ‘gentleman’ is something that happens to you as you age. 

 “I wasn’t called a gentleman till I was at least 30,” he said. 

“But as a young man, absolutely not.” 

 There was, however, one thing he considered essential. 

“It’s when people remember your name,” he said. 

“It’s just a simple thing but it’s very thoughtful, it’s gentleman-like. 

“As a man doing that is a big one for me.” 

'Really endearing'

Also on the programme, broadcaster Meghan Scully said she always loves it when men “treat me like a lady”. 

“Do you know what I love is when they open the car door for me,” she said. 

“For me, that’s a real gentleman trait. 

“I know that’s really old school but I just find that really endearing."

Main image: William Hanson. Picture by: Alamy.com.