Judge — April 30, 1921 — page 32: what you’re looking at

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Has This Ever Happened to You? F vou were a guest at dinner and you overturned a cup of coffee, what | ld you do? What would you say? Would you turn to the hostess and say “1 beg your pardon?” Would you offer your apologies to the ntire company? Would you ignore the incident completely? Which is the correct thing to do? To be able to do and say the right thing at the right time is the badge of cult 1 the man or woman who has that power is indeed an indi- tween two peo tlow more smoothly tmosphere—that is A correct ous conversation-making d reflects refinement and culture on the person tivo peo Do you ate a letter of its law! What blunde here, or one that is uncomfort suit the ball-room? These questions may help t and see what you really know about the art of intro- — cover them Does etiquette allow a woman to ask for a dance? M and Miss Smith have met at your home for the first time. she refuse to dance without a reason? What is the prope Would you say, Mrs. Brown, n Miss Sp or Mis h, meet Mrs. thing for a young girl to do if she is not asked to dar Brown? Would you say, Miss Smith, let me acqua. h . Whatis a polite and courteous way of refusin Brown? may a girl dance with the If Mr. Blank hapy in fora little chat, how would you present etiquette? Is it correct to wander away from th him to the ladies ‘to » both at once, or to each one individually? And how According to etiquette’s laws is it nece would you present Bobby, who comes running in from school: Bobby, this is — of his partner to someone else before ke asks another la Mr. Blan Blank, this is Bobby, or would you use the J want you to — shall he ask a lady to dance?» Which the correct f mect method? Do you ever say, I take pleasure in intr ? Is it right incorrect? How Shall he dispose of the lady after the or wre return to the lady he has escorted? What is the r you introduce a sweetheart to your r cla tives for the first time? the gentleman? r the lady? What style of dress is you introduce her or him to your frien dance? other hand, if you are being introduced, h you acknowledge There is perhaps no better place to « y the culture it?) Do you use any of these exp “Pleased to knew you,” “De- your breeding than the ball-room, resplendent lighted, a you do?” Does a ise upon being introduced — women and enchanting with the ease and grace toa lady? s the lady rise? Is it correet for the lady and gentleman to — Here the gallantry of true gentlemen and the grace and delicac hake hands? women asserts itself. Here you can distinguish yourself either The « ‘n the right and wrong thing in introducing is the — of culture or a person of boorishness. difference between culture and coarseness. The man who would be polished, impressive, and the woman who covets When Wedding Bells Ring Out the wonderful gift of charm must cultivate the art of introduction. etiquette again comes to the fore. What is the right to wear? How shall the invitations be worded? Wher n his farewell bachelor dinner? How sh The t room should always be a cente culture and grace. To com- And after the wedding there are care ‘ mit a breach of etiquette at the dance is te n yourself as a hopeless — to be sent. The wedding breakfast must be arranged ar vulgarian. But alas! r nders are made by people who really moon trip must be planned. Suffice to say, that the bride ar believe that they ate following the conventions of society to the highest will find invaluable aid in the “ Encyclopedia of Etiquette.’ Encyclopedia of Etiquette In Two Comprehensive Volumes Etiquette at the Dance SEND NO MONEY FREE EXAMINATION COUPON Went UNetson DOUBLEDAY, Inq, b P- Dept. 634, Oyster Bay, New York comicbooks.com