Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 July 1884 — Etiquette in Mexico. [ARTICLE]

Etiquette in Mexico.

Native Mexican gentleman—“l deeply regret to be obliged to inform you, my dear friend, that your actions last night in the presence of that charming senorita were very rude.” American visitor—“ You shock me. What did I do? I assure you that I tried my best to make a favorable impression on that lovely girl. In fact, I am in love with her and would not offend her for the world.” Mexican—“l fear you have dashed your hopes, then. She now considers you an ignorant boor, too beastly selfish to be trusted with any woman’s happiness.” American —“Oh! it cannot be. What have I done ?” Mexican—“ You lighted a cigar in her presence ” American—“ But she assured me that she did not object to it.” Mexican—“ And you smoked it to the end without ” American—“ Without what ? Tell me quiokly.” Mexican—“ Without offering her one. ”