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* Being either extremely polite and, well, gentlemanly, or [[Upperclass Twit|so snobbish only the equally snobby can stand him]].
* Using phrases such as "pip pip," "cheerio," and "guv'nor," even though these [[Did Not Do the Research|combine expressions from completely different dialects and from opposite ends of the class spectrum]].
* A [[Distinguished
* A crazy mustache.
* Making lots of references to [[Royal Blood|the Queen]] (God Save Her!), or the King, for anachronism points.
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Actual British [[Blue Blood|Gentlemanly]] behaviour is more subtle the speech or dress, involving the virtues of [[Sacred Hospitality|hospitality]] and temperance, the avoidance of extremes, devotion to 'things held dear', rebellion against corruption, courage in adversity, and [[Stiff Upper Lip|extreme composure]]. (However, some of these - notably extreme composure - are sometimes seen in trope form).
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== Anime & Manga ==
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* Bernard Fox also did this very well:
** Col. Rodney Crittendon on ''[[Hogan's Heroes]]''
** Major Ross in the episode "Tea and Empathy" of ''[[
** Major Bently Royce on ''[[F Troop]]''
** Sub-Lieutenant Clivedon on ''[[McHales Navy]]''
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{{quote| "I say, Dinsmore, may I have some tea?"}}
* The titular star of ''[[Around the World With Willy Fog (Animation)|Around the World With Willy Fog]]''.
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'': The character Fancy Pants in the episode [[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)/Recap/S2 E9 Sweet and Elite|"Sweet and Elite"]]. While all of the other upper-class ponies in Canterlot appear to be snobby and elitist, he is revealed to be a very kind, and polite gentleman. He even appreciates Rarity's less-than-fancy friends and the simplistic dress that she made for Twilight.
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