Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1895 — Social Amenities. [ARTICLE]

Social Amenities.

There can bo no hard and fast rule In the matter of introductions. Since no amount of custom can make an intrinsically ill-bred action anythin;; but ill-bred, an introduction or non-intro-ductlon which is likely to make any one uncomfortable is to be avoided in the face of anything one may be told by men or angels, or—more terrible still—Mrs. Grundy. Subject to this exception, it is wisest not to Introduce people at casunl meetings In public places, street cars, stores, or in the street. Many people do this, and the result Is Invariably that one person remembers the introduction afterward and the other does not, with innumerable contingent unpleasantnesses. An ever-mooted question is whether or not the hostess shall introduce callers In her drawing-room. Common seuse and good-feeling would seem to indicate that it is best to do so; but she who prefers the other course hag the consolation of knowing herself upheld by a number of social authorities. “When in doubt, introduce,” is a very good rule. Observation shows that the “thoroughbreds” have usually far less fear of introducing acquaintances than those who are on the social anxious seat; a fact which calls for Captain Cuttle’s advice, “When found, make a note of.”