The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green
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scruples on the part of those receiving the
calls. A business man may call in street dress before six o'clock in the evening, or thereafter if intimacy warrants. Evening, or other than mere formal calls, should not be made, save by special invitation. A man should leave his card when calling. If his hostess is married, he should leave one also for the host. If she is out, he should leave two. When calling upon a young woman whose hostess is not known to the man, he should send his card to her. If the woman is seated when a man enters the room, she rises to greet him, and, if she wishes, shakes hands. It is her option to shake hands or not, and she should make the first advances. It is bad form for him to do so. During a formal call, when other guests are present, a man should remain standing and depart upon the entrance of others. If the hostess is seated at the time, she need not |
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