At the beginning of a season, a man should leave two cards for all those whose entertainments he is in the habit of attending, or on whom he pays social calls. These cards may also be mailed. If left in person, there should be one for each member of the family called upon, or only two cards. In the former there should be left one card for the host, one for the hostess, one for the "misses," and one for the rest of the family and their guest.
Men of leisure should leave their own cards, while business men can have them left by the women of the family.
The corner of the card should not be turned down.
Cards are now left in the hall by the servant and the caller is announced. In business calls the card is taken to the person for whom the caller asked.
When calling, a man should leave a card whether the hostess is at home or not.
P. P. C. card's may be left in person or sent by mail upon departure from city, or on leaving winter or summer resort.
When a man calls upon a young woman whom a hostess is entertaining, he should leave cards for both.
When a man calls upon another man, if he is not at home, he should leave a card.
When a man calls on the hostess but not the host he should leave a card for him. If the hostess is out, he should leave two cards—one for each.
BREAKFASTS, LUNCHEONS, DINNERS. A man should leave a card the day after a breakfast, luncheon, or dinner for the host and hostess, whether the invitation was accepted or not. They may also be sent by mail or messenger, with an apology for so doing.