GROOM'S FATHER. See FATHER OF GROOM.
GROOM'S MOTHER. See MOTHER OF GROOM.
GUESTS.
GUEST OF HONOR AT BALLS, if the ball is given in honor of some special person, he should be met on his arrival, introduced to the women of the reception committee, escorted to the seat prepared for him, and be attended to the whole evening by the management of the ball.
At the end of the ball, he should be escorted to his carriage.
LATE AT DINNERS. When a guest arrives late he should make a short and suitable apology to the hostess, and then take his seat as quickly and as quietly as possible.
The hostess shakes hands with the guest, but does not rise unless the guest is a woman.
The host should in either case rise and meet the guest, and assist him in finding his seat, and endeavor, by making the conversation general, to distract attention from the event.
For duties of guests, see other functions— as, BALLS—GUESTS, CHRISTENINGS—GUESTS, etc.
HAND-SHAKING—INTRODUCTIONS. Women and men on being introduced may shake hands, but it is not good form. A polite bow, a smile, and friendly recognition is more correct. If an advance is made by either party, it should be immediately accepted.