Reminders.
In giving these to the pupils seek to arouse discussion.
1. When walking on the sidewalk, if you meet a person, keep to the right of the walk.
“’Tis a rule of the land that when travelers meet
In high-way or by-way, in alley or street,
On foot or in wagon, by day or by night,
Each favor the other and turn to the right.”
2. It is polite to recognize friends and acquaintances on the street. It is a custom of gentlemen to take off their hats when friends are met. They should take off their hats to gentlemen as well as to ladies. Both boys and girls should show special respect to any old person they may meet. The salutation should always be in a pleasant and friendly tone of voice. The face should show respect to acquaintances, and cordiality to friends. The name should be added to the salutation, as “Good-morning, Mr. A.” Never give the salutation as if it were a question. Never greet any one by “Halloa.”
3. If a gentleman is walking or driving with a lady acquaintance, he should take off his hat to any lady whom she recognizes.
4. When a lady accidentally drops anything in the street, any gentleman near, whether an acquaintance or not, should pick it up and hand it to her. The lady should not fail to acknowledge the courtesy. As the gentleman passes on, he should touch his hat to the lady. This civility of picking up things or assisting in any way should be shown to elderly and infirm people by girls as well as by boys.