A man should greet his acquaintances on the street quietly and courteously, and if on a crowded street, should step out of the way of persons and be brief in his remarks.
In all public places and conveyances a man should offer his seat to a woman, though he is not expected to do so when reserved seats can be obtained—as, in a theatre, at an opera, etc.
ACCIDENTS. In case of accident or danger a man should protect the woman whom he escorts, and take her to a place of safety. If her clothing is torn, or she has met with some accident of which she is unaware, a man may, if he desires, politely raise his hat and call her attention to the fact. If by accident a man jostles a woman or steps upon her dress, he should raise his hat, bow, and apologize, whether he knows her or not.
BOWING. A man should not bow to a woman until she has first recognized him, unless they are old acquaintances.
A man should acknowledge the salutation of a woman on the street, even if he does not know her, as it saves her from embarrassment at her mistake.
When bidding farewell to a woman after a conversation on the street, a man should bow and raise his hat.
If a man offers his seat to a woman in a car or other conveyance, he should raise his hat and bow, while her escort acknowledges the courtesy by doing the same.
When a man opens a door for a woman unknown to him, he should bow, while she enters in advance of him.
A man should raise his hat and bow on all occasions when offering any courtesy to a woman, whether stranger or acquaintance.
A man may bow to an elderly man or person of official position.