The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green
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INVALID'S. See INVALID'S CALLS. SUNDAY. See SUNDAY CALLS. CANCELING DINNERS. When it becomes necessary for a hostess to cancel or postpone a dinner, she should send as soon as possible, either by special delivery or messenger, a letter to each guest who has accepted the invitation. The letter, written either in the first or third person, should state the reason and express regrets. CANCELING WEDDINGS. See WEDDINGS-INVITATIONS RECALLED. CANES. A cane is the correct thing for a man when walking, except when engaged in business. It should be held a few inches below the knob, ferrule down, and should, like umbrellas, be carried vertically. CALLING. When making a formal or brief call |
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