1906 A Bachelor's Cupboard

A BACHELOR'S CUPBOARD Bachelor Etiquette of a young lady through a friend must call in com- pany of the friend the first time, after which, if she wishes to receive him, he may call alone. When a woman has been entertained by a bachelor at his apartments, she leaves a card for him, accom- panied by that of her chaperone. In paying calls, a man may take his hat and stick into the drawing-room if he prefers, although the serv- ant generally takes them in the hall. A man who receives callers at his apartments should accompany each departing guest to the door, and open the door for him; he may with propriety show the ladies to their carriages, although this is not obliga- to relieve women of empty teacups and to carry refreshments to those who are sitting at a distance from the tea-table. He must rise from his chair when a woman caller enters and when anyone is presented to him. When he rises he should stand beside or behind his chair, and continue to stand as long as the lady on whose ac- count he has risen remains standing. A man calling on Sunday afternoon should ask for " the ladies " when the mother has extended an invi- tation for him to call. After the first call he may ask for " the young ladies," or the particular one for whom his visit is intended. A very formal afternoon call should occupy not less than fifteen minutes and not more than half an hour. tory. It is the duty of a man when calling

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