Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1896 — Etiquette of Introductions. [ARTICLE]

Etiquette of Introductions.

Young women when introduced to young men should- not offer to shake hands. When an introduction is given the name should be pronounced iu a clear, distinct tone. It is bad form to introduce on the street or any place of amusement. Introductions shoyild not be given either at home or In society unless permission is asked. In the introduction f>r elderly people the younger should be Introduced to the elder—not the reverse. A .hostess should always extend her hand to a stranger when brought to her house for the fjfst time. At a dinner party the hostess introduces the lady to the gentleman who Is, to take her In to dinner.