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The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green
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rise or shake hands, but merely bow.

The hostess should not accompany a caller
to the door of the parlor, but bow from her
chair.

Dropping in at a theatre or opera party
does not relieve a man from making formal
calls that may be due.

A woman's escort to a theatre party should
call upon her within a week. If she were
his guest, he should do so within three days,
or send his card, with an apology.

Business calls are privileged, and can be
made when convenient, although preferably
by appointment.

WOMEN RECEIVING--INTRODUCTIONS. At formal
calls conversation should be general among
the guests. Introductions are unnecessary.

AFTERNOON. See AFTERNOON CALLS.

COUNTRY. See COUNTRY CALLS.

EVENING. See EVENING CALLS.

FIRST. See FIRST CALLS.
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