The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green
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shake hands first, as that is the privilege of
the women. MEN--DRESS. In making ceremonious calls, men wear afternoon dress, and after six o'clock evening dress. See also AFTERNOON DRESS--MEN. EVENING DRESS--MEN. PALL-BEARERS. See PALL-BEARERS--CALLS. THEATRE. See THEATRE--CALLS. USHERS. See USHERS--CALLS. WEDDING INVITATIONS. Very intimate friends can call personally. Friends of the groom who have no acquaintance with the bride's family should send their cards to those inviting them. Those who do not receive wedding invitations, announcement, or "At Home" cards should not call on the married couple, but consider themselves as dropped from their circle of acquaintance. WOMEN RECEIVING AND INVITING MEN. The invitation to call should be extended by the |
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