WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD MEN GONE?

• Position: Personality characteristics of men - Brief Article

It seems that genuine men are harder to find than ever before, according to a national survey conducted by Wild Turkey Bourbon. Most respondents believe men were more genuine 25-50 years ago than they are today.

More than 90% agreed that a genuine man is one who is honest, trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, self-assured, and has a good sense of humor. When asked to rate themselves on a "genuine man scale," 68% felt they were the real deal, with 30% saying they were more middle of the road.

Overwhelmingly, those polled felt that John Wayne best personifies a genuine man, and most, if given a choice, would like to emulate him. They cited his tough-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside persona and his image as the...