SHAKING HANDS.
DANCES. It is not customary to shake hands at formal dances.
HOST AND HOSTESS. The host and the hostess should shake hands with each guest as they arrive.
If guest takes leave of host and hostess, they should shake hands. If they are surrounded by guests, a pleasant nod of farewell is admissible.
MEN. At a wedding, the opera, or a dance, and all very formal occasions, gloves should not be removed when shaking hands.
If the hostess wears gloves at any formal affair, a man wears his when he shakes hands with her. He should give a slight pressure only.
A man with hands gloved should never shake hands with a woman without an apology for so doing, unless she likewise wears gloves. A sudden meeting, etc., may make a handshaking in gloves unavoidable. Unless the other party is gloved, a man should apologize.
When men are introduced to men, they always shake hands. It is bad form to crush the hand when shaking it.
When introduced to a woman, men should bow, but not offer to shake hands.
CALLS. If the woman is seated when a man enters the room, she rises to greet him, and, if she wishes, shakes hands. She has the option to shake hands or not, and should make the first advances. It is bad form for him to do so.