The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions by Walter Cox Green
page 95 of 359 (26%)
page 95 of 359 (26%)
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CHANGE OF RESIDENCE. WOMEN. After a change of residence, the cards of the entire family should be sent out as soon as possible. CHAPERONE. A chaperone takes precedence of her charge in entering drawing or dancing rooms and on ceremonious occasions. At an entertainment both enter together, and the chaperone should introduce her protege to the hostess and to others. The two should remain together during the evening. In a general way the chaperon takes under her charge the social welfare of her protege. BALLS. A mother should attend balls with her daughters, going and returning with them, and if she is not invited, it is in good taste for the daughters to decline the invitation. A father can act as escort, if need be, instead of the mother. A mother can delegate her powers to some one else when requested to act as a chaperone. MEN CALLING. A man should ask the chaperone's permission to call upon her protege, and once it is granted no further permission |
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