POINTS OF ETIQUETTE.
Introductions: I do not think it; is clearly understood that a gentleman should be introduced to the lady, and not the lady to the gentleman; one sometimes hears a girl say: “I was introduced to Mr .” Whatever the man’s rank may be, this rule is invariable. When introductions arc made between ladies an unmarried one should be introduced to the married lady, unless the former is of higher rank than the other, when the rule is reversed. A young lady is introduced to the elder one, unless the former is of much higher rank. When a person introduces two intimate friends of his or hers to each other they are expected to shake hands, instead of nu;rely bowing, as is usually the case.
When anyone is introduced to a lady in her own house by an intimate friend she will shake hands. When a man is introduced to a girl at a public ball it must be remembered that he is only Introduced as a partner, and if they meet af(erwards in the street she is not expected to recognise him unless she wishes to do so. There is often a little uncertainly as to (he number of cards a wife should leave for her husband as well as for herself. If the lady is married, a wife leaves two of her husband’s cards (one for the lady and one for the gentleman) and one of her own cards. If a lady calls and finds the mistress of the house is not at home, she leaves three cards, supposing dial the mistress of (he house is not married.
When a lady and gent Lilian both vail ami find (lie misjress of I lit* house is at home (but not the master of the bouse), the gentleman leaves only one card (for the absent master). Cards should be returned within a week, if possible, after they have been left; also note that a ear cl is returned by a <Ol fd and a call by a (-all.
Cards are left after an entertainment, even although the invitation has not been accepted. It is not usual for a lady to leave cards on another lady whom she has only met at a dinner party or aftferimon tea. It is heifer to meet her several times before doing so. it sometimes happens, however, that this rule is overlooked, and the lady of higher rank may take the initiative,
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1709, 8 May 1917, Page 1
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408POINTS OF ETIQUETTE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1709, 8 May 1917, Page 1
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