ve a card for each lady
mentioned in the invitation, and for the host, whether the latter was
present or not. He must send the same number of cards if unable to be
present, enclosing them all in an envelope which fits the cards,
addressing it to the hostess, and mailing it so that it will be received
on the day of the function. He must call upon his hostess within two weeks
after an invitation to a dinner or ball.

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In attending a tea or afternoon reception, the right-hand glove must be
removed before entering the drawing room, as it is bad form to offer a
gloved hand to one's hostess on such occasions.

If, when calling on a lady, another visitor arrives, the first comer must
not attempt to "sit him out." He should make his adieux within a
reasonable time after the second arrival, even though a friend in more
intimate standing.

Bad Habits.--A man should carefully avoid mannerisms, such as twisting his
mustache, fussing with his tie, fidgeting with some little article taken
from a table, as a paper knife, etc. These awkwardnesses are the outcome
of nervousness. He should strive at all times to be simple, at ease, and
unconscious of himself. If he tries to "show off" he makes himself
obnoxious.

Picking the teeth, chewing a toothpick, cleaning the finger nails in
company, are gross violations of propriety.

The Car Fare Question.--A girl occasionally appeals to writers on social
forms to find out when she should permit a man to pay her car fare. It is
expected that he will pay for her if he is escorting her, and she should
allow him to do so without comment. If they happen on the same car by
chance she should pay her own fare. If the man anticipates her, handing
the change to the conductor and saying "For two," she should thank him
simply and let the matter pass. Really, it is not entirely good form for a
man to pay a woman's fare under such circumstances, unless she has
difficulty in finding her purse, or her change. Then he may say "Allow me"
and pay for her. If she finds her money she may return the amount, and he
should take it without protest.

THE ETIQUETTE OF DRESS.

"The best possible impression that you can make with your dress is to make
no impression at all; but so to harmonize its material and shape with your
personality that it becomes tributary in the general effect, and so
exclusively tributary that people cannot tell after seeing you what kind
of clothes