WALKING. A man should not walk between two women, but at the side nearest the curb.
When walking with a woman, a man should walk near the curb, unless passing an obstruction-as, a building in course of construction-when she should have the outer side to protect her from harm, or from coming in contact with disagreeable things.
A man should offer his right arm to a woman, but this is rarely necessary in the daytime. It is essential, however, and proper for him to do so after dark.
WOMEN. Conduct on the street should always be reserved. It is bad form to loudly laugh or to boldly glance at the passers-by, especially men.
Women should never walk three or four abreast.
Women may salute each other with a bow and a handshake, but a kiss in public is no longer in good form.
During a promenade, where friends pass
and repass, it is not necessary to exchange
greetings to each other.
A polite "Thank you," with a bow and a smile, should be the reward of any man extending a courtesy to a woman.
BOWING. It is the woman's privilege to determine whom she will publicly recognize, and therefore she should bow first to all men whom she desires to favor. This formality is, however, unnecessary with intimate friends.
UMBRELLAS. These should be carried vertically, and never horizontally under the arm.