Never make any noise with your feet or fingers.
Never stare round the building.
Never bow to any friend while in the church itself. Greetings may be exchanged in the vestibule after service.
A gentleman accompanying a lady to a Roman Catholic church, even if himself a Protestant, may offer her the holy water, and it must be with an ungloved hand.
Gentlemen must pass up the aisle beside their lady companions until they reach the pew, then advance a few steps, open the door, and stand aside until she has entered, then enter, and close the door again. It is a bad plan to leave the hat outside, as it is liable to be swept down the aisle by the skirts of ladies passing. If there is not room for it on the seat, it can be put upon the floor inside the pew.
Never pay any attention to those around you, even if they are noisy or rude.
If you pass a book or a fan to a person in the same pew, or accept the same attention, it is not necessary to speak. A silent bow is all that etiquette requires.
If you have room in your own pew, and sea a stranger enter, open the door and motion him to enter. It is not necessary to speak.
You may find the place and point it out to a stranger, who is unfamiliar with the service; but do so silently.
A lady should never remove her gloves in church, unless to use the holy water, or the right-hand glove at communion.