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ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF ETIQUETTE WHAT TO WRITE WHAT TO DO WHAT TO WEAR WHAT TO SAY: 348 total pages.

the ceremony of its usefulness and meaning. De-liberation and distinct enunciation are essential to the adequate performance of this very important social rite. If by chance the name of a guest escapes a host or hostess it is proper to say quietly, Forgive me, but I cannot recall your name at this moment; or, I am very stupid, and at this instant your name escapes me; and then, having received the required informa­tion, to proceed with the introduction. ACKNOWLEDGING AN INTRODUCTION A WOMAN in her own house invariably extends her hand when any one is presented to her, say­ing at the same time in a cordial tone, Mr. [or Mrs.] Brown, I am very glad to meet you, or, How do you do, Miss Jones; it is a great pleasure to know you. In Introductions 7 other cases it is usually sufficient for a woman to bow politely and repeat the name of the person pre­sented. There are those, though, who follow the less recognized practice of bowing slightly and saying, How do you, Miss Brown, or Mr. Jones, or whatever the name may be. A young lady, unless

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