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Page 13
To accept an invitation to a ball and then
refuse to dance shows that a man is lacking
in good breeding.
A man finding few friends at a ball should
ask some friend, or the hostess, to introduce
him to some women whom he can invite to
dance.
It is an act of discourtesy for a man not to
request a dance of a woman to whom he has
been introduced.
A man escorting a woman to a ball should
agree where to meet her after they have each
left their wraps at the dressing-rooms. It
may be at the foot of the stairway or near
the ball-room door.
It is now no longer customary for the man
and woman to enter arm in arm, but for the
woman to precede the man, and together
they greet the hostess. It is for the hostess
to merely bow or to shake hands, and the
guests follow her lead.
A man should see that his companion's
chaperone is comfortably seated, and then
ask his companion for a couple of dances,
and, with her permission, introduce other
young men, who should ask her to dance.
Such permission is not usually asked if the
man is her fiance, a near relative, or an old
friend.
It is strictly the woman's prerogative to decide
to retire, and no man should urge or
hint to a woman to retire earlier than she
wishes.
MEN--CARRIAGE. A man asking a woman to
accompany him to a ball should call in a carriage
for her and her chaperone.
MEN--DRESS. Men wear full evening dress in
summer or winter, city and town.
Gloves of white dressed kid should be worn
at all balls.
NEWCOMERS. See BALLS-INVITATIONS GIVEN BY
NEWCOMERS.
PATRONESSES. See PUBLIC BALLS--PATRONESSES.
TIPPING SERVANTS. Only at public balls is it
customary to give a tip to the men and
women in charge of the cloak-room.
SUPPER. Usually a buffet supper, being more
easily handled and arranged for. Supper at
tables requires many servants, much preparation,
and great care.
WOMEN AT. A mother should attend balls with
her daughters, going and returning with
them, and if she is not invited, they should
decline the invitation. The father can act
as escort if need be.
After greeting the hostess and guests, the
guests pay their respects to the head of the
house if he is present.
Taking leave of the hostess is unnecessary.
It is no longer customary for a couple to
enter arm in arm, but for the woman to precede
the man. A mother, elder sister, or
married woman takes the precedence over
a daughter, younger sister, or unmarried
woman.
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