When calling upon a young woman whose hostess is not known to the man, he should send his card to her.
If the woman is seated when a man enters the room, she rises to greet him, and, if she wishes, shakes hands. It is her option to shake hands or not, and she should make the first advances. It is bad form for him to do so.
During a formal call, when other guests are present, a man should remain standing and depart upon the entrance of others. If the hostess is seated at the time, she need not rise or shake hands, but merely bow.
The hostess should not accompany a caller to the door of the parlor, but bow from her chair.
Dropping in at a theatre or opera party does not relieve a man from making formal calls that may be due.
A woman's escort to a theatre party should call upon her within a week. If she were his guest, he should do so within three days, or send his card, with an apology.
Business calls are privileged, and can be made when convenient, although preferably by appointment.
WOMEN RECEIVING—INTRODUCTIONS. At formal calls conversation should be general among the guests. Introductions are unnecessary.
AFTERNOON. See AFTERNOON CALLS.
COUNTRY. See COUNTRY CALLS.