Hold your hat in your hand, unless requested to put it down. Then
lay it beside you.
The last arrival in a drawing-room takes a seat left vacant near
the mistress of the house.
A lady is not required to rise to receive a gentleman, nor to
accompany him to the door.
When your visitor retires, ring the bell for the servant. You
may then accompany your guest as far towards the door as the
circumstances of your friendship seem to demand.
Request the servant, during the visits of guests, to attend to
the door the moment the bell rings.
When you introduce a person, pronounce the name distinctly, and
say whatever you can to make the introduction agreeable. Such as "an
old and valued friend," a "schoolfellow of mine," "an old
acquaintance of our family."
Never stare about you in a room as if you were taking stock of
those who are present.
The gloves should not be removed during a visit.
Be hearty in your reception of guests; and where you see much
diffidence, assist the stranger to throw it off.
A lady does not put her address on her visiting card.