To date there have been literally thousands of questions submitted via the Lordly Advice Generator. We chose a few of the more interesting inquiries, like the one below, and asked Lord Chesterfield himself to offer some advice via video. What you see isn’t scripted. It’s authentic, off-the-cuff advice from a man who knows a thing or two about giving authentic, off-the-cuff advice.

To date there have been literally thousands of questions submitted via the Lordly Advice Generator. We chose a few of the more interesting inquiries, like the one below, and asked Lord Chesterfield himself to offer some advice via video. What you see isn’t scripted. It’s authentic, off-the-cuff advice from a man who knows a thing or two about giving authentic, off-the-cuff advice.

To date there have been literally thousands of questions submitted via the Lordly Advice Generator. We chose a few of the more interesting inquiries, like the one below, and asked Lord Chesterfield himself to offer some advice via video. What you see isn’t scripted. It’s authentic, off-the-cuff advice from a man who knows a thing or two about giving authentic, off-the-cuff advice.

To date there have been literally thousands of questions submitted via the Lordly Advice Generator. We chose a few of the more interesting inquiries, like the one below, and asked Lord Chesterfield himself to offer some advice via video. What you see isn’t scripted. It’s authentic, off-the-cuff advice from a man who knows a thing or two about giving authentic, off-the-cuff advice.

THE FOLLOWING IS A REAL QUESTION SUBMITTED VIA THE “LORDLY ADVICE GENERATOR” ON THE CHESTERFIELD SOCIETY WEBSITE. ALTHOUGH NOT ALL QUESTIONS ARE SUITABLE FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY, LORD CHESTERFIELD PERSONALLY SELECTED THIS QUESTION TO POST AND ANSWER HERE ON THE CHESTERFIELD ADVISOR BLOG.

A great question! The first consideration in arriving at an answer is how many ales you’ve consumed already. If the number is in the double digits or you have lost count, it might be time to pay your tab (don’t forget to tip the bartender!) and call it a night.

Another factor to consider is the company you are in. If it is good company – either good friends or good people you’d like to be friends with – then by all means, have another ale! If, however, your company is less than savory, I would advice against another ale and would instruct you to depart for greener pastures. Good beer – like Lord Chesterfield Ale – demands good company and life is too short to make sacrifices in either department.

To date there have been literally thousands of questions submitted via the Lordly Advice Generator. We chose a few of the more interesting inquiries, like the one below, and asked Lord Chesterfield himself to offer some advice via video. What you see isn’t scripted. It’s authentic, off-the-cuff advice from a man who knows a thing or two about giving authentic, off-the-cuff advice.

Beer is a popular beverage, no doubt about it. But is it the most popular beverage in the world? That is this week’s trivia question. Submit your answer to the challenge below via comment on this entry or by electronic mail to chetty@chesterfieldsociety.com. I’ll choose one correct answer to receive an official Chesterfield Society t-shirt. Good luck.

Place these beverages in order of global popularity, from most popular to least popular: beer, milk, water, tea.

The quote in the title of this blog entry was directed at me by the new governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Mr. Thomas Corbett, when I met him at his inaugural ball last night. The evening’s festivities included food and drink from throughout this great state, and I was invited to attend as a representative of Pennsylvania’s Yuengling brewing family.

As a statesman and former member of the British House of Commons, my own political roots run deep. That’s why, upon meeting the new governor, I couldn’t resist offering some guidance for Pennsylvania’s newest head of state. My advice: Pay close attention to the rising influence of the Tea Party. (I learned that lesson the hard way with the Boston uprising of 1773.) I also advised him to avoid wearing socks with sandals. I’m not sure that he ever has, but it’s certainly not a good look for a man of his stature.

To date there have been literally thousands of questions submitted via the Lordly Advice Generator. We chose a few of the more interesting inquiries, like the one below, and asked Lord Chesterfield himself to offer some advice via video. What you see isn’t scripted. It’s authentic, off-the-cuff advice from a man who knows a thing or two about giving authentic, off-the-cuff advice.

FRANK CHESTERFIELD IS A PLUMBER FROM CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY, AND ONE OF THE FEW SURVIVING BLOOD RELATIVES OF LORD CHESTERFIELD. HERE, FRANK WILL OFFER HIS OWN UNIQUE 21ST CENTURY TRANSLATION OF ONE OF “UNCLE CHETTY’S” FAMOUS QUOTES.

Uncle Chetty might have had a few too many ales when he created this nugget of wisdom. I have no idea what he’s talking about, but I do know a little bit about good books and old cats, so I’ll offer my interpretation.

First up – old cats. My sister had a cat that lived to be 21 years old. Its name was Mr. Fluffington. I hated that snooty beast (the cat, not my sister) because it mauled the crap out of me when I was nine when I trapped it under a clothes basket and sprayed it with a squirt gun. I still have a scar on my left cheek to prove it. I guess I deserved it.

Now on to good books. I don’t have a lot of time to read, but when I do, it’s usually spy novels and sports biographies. For Christmas, my wife got me one of those e-reader machines that hold entire libraries of books. I haven’t had much time to mess around with it, but I will. I just hope it lasts longer than my sister’s new cat, Miss Purr-fect.