INTRODUCTIONS. If a man is not acquainted with
the woman assigned to him, the hostess
should introduce him to the woman.
INVITATIONS. These should be acknowledged
immediately by a letter of acceptance, or declining
with regret.
The invitations are given in the name of husband and wife, and should be sent out two or four weeks in advance. R. S. V. P. is not used, and they should be answered immediately.
Invitations to a dinner in honor of a special guest are engraved, and state this fact. If for good reasons there is not sufficient time to engrave, an ordinary invitation may be used, and a visiting-card enclosed, upon which is written: To meet Miss Wilson.
For ceremonious dinners, cards may be engraved, with place for guest's name left blank and filled in by hand.
When frequent dinners are given, invitations
may be engraved, with blanks to be
filled with dates, etc.
Written invitations are also proper to indicate an unceremonious dinner. Note sheets can be used.
HUSBAND AND WIFE. Both the husband and wife should always be invited to a dinner.
When a husband and wife are invited to dinner, and the former does not accept, the wife should decline, giving her reason. The hostess can then invite the wife only, who may accept.
MEN. Full dress is necessary for all except informal dinners.