That man may last, but never lives,
Who much receives, but nothing gives.
—Gibbons.
1) If you receive a written invitation, send a written reply. Let the reply accord with the invitation in being either formal, or informal.
2) You will be thought discourteous if you fold your note carelessly, write on soiled or ragged paper, use pencil instead of ink, or delay your reply.
3) Accepting an invitation binds you, in honor, to carry out your engagement. If circumstances prevent, at once inform the one who invited you; and do it in a considerate manner.
INTRODUCTIONS
Introduce a man to a woman, a boy to a girl, a younger person to an older, thus: Mrs. Jones, may I present (or introduce) my friend Miss Holbrook? or, Miss Brown, my friend Mr. Williams; or, Father, this is Ethel Reed. Let your manner and voice be dignified and gracious, your words simple. But avoid,—Mrs. Jones, meet Miss Holbrook; or, Mr. Brown, shake hands with Mr. Smith.
DANCING REQUIREMENTS
Come and trip it as ye go
On the light fantastic toe.