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What does it mean?
The speaker admits a natural preference for nice women despite not being a perfect gentleman.
In plain terms
I like nice ladies even if I am not fully polite.
What can you take from it?
Admit personal preferences openly.

Where it applies

  • social interactions
  • dating
  • introductions

Putting it to work

  • be honest about preferences
  • work on manners
  • embrace nature

Questions to consider

  • Can you be kind without being a gentleman?
  • Is honesty about nature enough?

Another view

Being a gentleman is often about action not just nature.

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