Being somewhat human is a constant challenge for him and he's had to acclimate to all the things we take for granted. Simple things like eating, shaving, and even the act of sleeping, have all taken some time to master. Since angels make terrible drivers and can't handle alcohol very well, he steers clear of drinking or driving. Gideon recently suffers from new human emotions such as guilt and doubt, but through it all, he still has a bit of a 'holier than thou' attitude because, well, he is.