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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