5) Don't hinder your chaperon by loitering over your wraps; be ready when she is, and leave the building with her.
DUTY TO YOUR HOSTESS
But evil is wrought by want of thought,
As well as want of heart.
—Hood.
1) Before talking with others at a party greet your hostess; then the older people present; finally, the young people.
2) As a guest you are not expected to say good-by to everybody; but never leave without saying good-by to your hostess and expressing appreciation of her efforts to give you pleasure.
3) Coöperate with your hostess in trying to make everyone present happy. If you fail to pay this courtesy to your hostess, you stamp yourself as an undesirable guest.
4) If the function is a dance, boys, avoid too many consecutive dances with the same girl. Confining your attentions noticeably to the same girl makes her conspicuous and mars the general pleasure.
5) Girls, decline consecutive dances with the same boy. Do it graciously, explaining that you would like to accept, but must not be selfish. If he is the right sort, he will understand at once, or come to his senses later. If he is offended, don't worry about it; it is not worth while.