5. No lad}' ever was, nor ever could be, guilty of the small and contemptible meanness of sneering at the dress of another, or of turning around to gaze super- ciliously at it, nor make uncomplimentary remarks about it. Only a fishwoman or a pai-venue can condescend to such a thing. 6. Do not cat in the street; it can never be done gracefully. 7. Never nod to a person in a store; if you wish to sj^eak to them, go into the store. 8. When accosted by a lady in the street, never show signs of impatience ; let her intimate the termination of the interview by a slight bow. 9. Never attempt to force your way with a lady through a crowd. If politely requested, the throng will always make way. 10. Always introduce any friend who may be Avith you when stopped on the street. If spoken to and stopped by a lady, all of the party of gentlemen with whom you are walking should pause and raise their hats, and the one with whom you are side by side should be introduced. 11. Gentlemen should always uncover to ladies when sjioken to on the street. III. Special Rules of Street Deportment, 1. Never call a friend out from a party he may be with for a long talk. If necessary to talk with him, apologize to the others, and make your interview brief. 2. Never discuss private or personal matters in a crowd or on the street. 3. Any gentleman may offer a lady his umbrella in a storm, but if a stranger it should be pleasantly yet firmly declined. If an acquaintance, it may be accepted, but should be promptly returned. 4. In a 'bus or street car, a lady's fare should be passed. Most gentlemen will give their seats to ladies unable to obtain one, but no lady will accept without thank- ing the donor, who should bow in return. 5. Any stranger may assist a lady, an old person, or an invalid, who is in difficulties. This assistance is repaid with thanks, and is no basis for acquaintance. 6. If the M'aj^ is clear, allow the lady to precede you; if any dilBculty or dan- ger is in the way, the gentleman should take the lead. 7. No gentleman after rendering assistance to a .strange lady, will attempt to force his acquaintance upon her. IV. Etiquette of Introduction. 1. Never introduce persons unless there is a mutual desire on their part for an acquaintance. 2. Never presume to advise an introduction by saying " you ought to know him or her," "I know you'd like each other," etc. This is silly and presumptuous. 3. Gentlemen are always introduced to ladies, and inferiors to superiors ETIQUETTE OF THE STREET, BALL, CHURCH, ETC. 397 4. If gentlemen or ladies are of equal rank, introduce the younger to the older. 5. " Mr. Smith, permit me to introduce to you my friend, Mr. Jones;" " Mr. Brown, allow me to present to you Mr. Johnson," are simple but sufficient formula for the introduction. After this formula is gone through with, the names are pro- nounced in a lower tone in a reversed order. 6. When introducing anyone to a lady, your bow should show more oeference than in presenting a friend to a gentleman. 7. In introducing a number, as at a reception, it is only necessary to call the most honored name first, and join the others together as: " Allow me to present Mr. Smith, Mr. Jones, Mr. Brown, Mr. Johnson," at the same time indicating each with a slight bow. Pronounce names clearly to avoid mistakes. 8. Every introduction does not entitle one to a continuance of the acquaintance so formed. If either party desires, the acquaintance may be dropped. 9. Where the French fashion prevails, you are at liberty to address, without an introduction, any person you maj- meet socially at the house of an acquaintance. Being there is a sufficient guai-antee of the respectability of each. 10. The slightest intimation from a lady that an introduction is not desirable, should suffice, as an explanation might prove embarrassing.

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5. No lad}' ever was, nor ever could be, guilty of the small and contemptible meanness of sneering at the dress of another, or of turning around to gaze superciliously at it, nor make uncomplimentary remarks about it. Only a fishwoman or a parvenue can condescend to such a thing. 6. Do not cat in the street; it can never be done gracefully. 7. Never nod to a person in a store; if you wish to sj^eak to them, go into the store. 8. When accosted by a lady in the street, never show signs of impatience ; let her intimate the termination of the interview by a slight bow. 9. Never attempt to force your way with a lady through a crowd. If politely requested, the throng will always make way. 10. Always introduce any friend who may be Avith you when stopped on the street. If spoken to and stopped by a lady, all of the party of gentlemen with whom you are walking should pause and raise their hats, and the one with whom you are side by side should be introduced. 11. Gentlemen should always uncover to ladies when spoken to on the street. III. Special Rules of Street Deportment, 1. Never call a friend out from a party he may be with for a long talk. If necessary to talk with him, apologize to the others, and make your interview brief. 2. Never discuss private or personal matters in a crowd or on the street. 3. Any gentleman may offer a lady his umbrella in a storm, but if a stranger it should be pleasantly yet firmly declined. If an acquaintance, it may be accepted, but should be promptly returned. 4. In a 'bus or street car, a lady's fare should be passed. Most gentlemen will give their seats to ladies unable to obtain one, but no lady will accept without thanking the donor, who should bow in return. 5. Any stranger may assist a lady, an old person, or an invalid, who is in difficulties. This assistance is repaid with thanks, and is no basis for acquaintance. 6. If the M'aj^ is clear, allow the lady to precede you; if any dilBculty or danger is in the way, the gentleman should take the lead. 7. No gentleman after rendering assistance to a .strange lady, will attempt to force his acquaintance upon her. IV. Etiquette of Introduction. 1. Never introduce persons unless there is a mutual desire on their part for an acquaintance. 2. Never presume to advise an introduction by saying " you ought to know him or her," "I know you'd like each other," etc. This is silly and presumptuous. 3. Gentlemen are always introduced to ladies, and inferiors to superiors 4. If gentlemen or ladies are of equal rank, introduce the younger to the older. 5. " Mr. Smith, permit me to introduce to you my friend, Mr. Jones;" " Mr. Brown, allow me to present to you Mr. Johnson," are simple but sufficient formula for the introduction. After this formula is gone through with, the names are pronounced in a lower tone in a reversed order. 6. When introducing anyone to a lady, your bow should show more deference than in presenting a friend to a gentleman. 7. In introducing a number, as at a reception, it is only necessary to call the most honored name first, and join the others together as: " Allow me to present Mr. Smith, Mr. Jones, Mr. Brown, Mr. Johnson," at the same time indicating each with a slight bow. Pronounce names clearly to avoid mistakes. 8. Every introduction does not entitle one to a continuance of the acquaintance so formed. If either party desires, the acquaintance may be dropped. 9. Where the French fashion prevails, you are at liberty to address, without an introduction, any person you maj- meet socially at the house of an acquaintance. Being there is a sufficient guai-antee of the respectability of each. 10. The slightest intimation from a lady that an introduction is not desirable, should suffice, as an explanation might prove embarrassing.

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