Sprezz Handbook: The Gum Factor

Anyone with Sprezzatura understands that there are two things you should have on lock while you're out and about.

First, you gotta look sharp. This doesn't necessarily mean wearing designer clothes, but more importantly, it's how you rock what you've got- with swagger and confidence.

Then, there's the second factor. Maintaining that fresh aura. Ever been around someone that smells especially good? You're opinion of them instantly skyrockets. People wanna roll with the winners and winners take care of themselves.



My buddy JB and I always joke about the gum factor. We've all been there... You're out on a date and the night starts off well enough. There's attraction, the vibes are flowing, and you both seem to be really enjoying yourselves. Then, without paying much attention, you innocently accept their offer for some gum.

... And that's when it happens.

What you receive is no ordinary piece but in fact the stalest and sorriest excuse for gum you've ever seen... It's like biting into a mint flavored rock! You have to wonder how long it's been buried at the bottom of their bag just collecting dust.

Or worse, you might get the melted gum. Gross. Now you're stuck spending the next 15 seconds trying to scrape it off the wrapper without offending the other person.

Remember, your gum represents you... What impression does yours make?

And as JB always says, just once, it would be nice to see a woman bust out a bag of Big League Chew! That's Sprezzatura.