one person to another is always the
best. A wife presents her husband as "Mr. North," "Colonel North," or
"Doctor North," always giving him his rightful titles. The wife of the
President should introduce him as "The President," while we should
address him as "Mr. President."

In introducing a gentleman to a lady one should say, "Mrs. A., allow
(or permit) me to introduce (or present) Mr. B.; Mr. B., Mrs. A.,"
being sure that the names are distinctly pronounced. If this should
not be the case, let the parties themselves ask it at once, a simple
"I beg pardon, I did not understand the name," saving much future
annoyance.

Forms of Introduction.

In introducing two ladies the same formula may be used, as: "Mrs. Y.,
allow me to introduce Mrs. Z.; Mrs. Z., Mrs. Y." Or one may say: "Mrs.
Y., this is my friend Mrs. Z.; Mrs. Z., Mrs. Y." A still further
variation is to say "Mrs. Y., I believe you have never met Mrs. Z.;
Mrs. Z., Mrs. Y." In introducing two gentlemen any of the above forms
may be used. If the introduction is given simply for business purposes
it should be short and concise, as: Mr. A., Mr. B.; Mr. B., Mr. A.

In introducing a stranger it will always be well to make some little
explanatory remark that may be used as a stepping-stone toward
beginning a conversation, thus "Miss S., allow me to present Mr. T.,
who is just back from Africa," or, "Miss E., this is my friend Mr. F.,
the composer of that little song you sang just now." Any remark like
this always serves to make the opening of the conversation easier.

An introduction received, or solicited, simply for your own
convenience, as a business recommendation, or otherwise, entitles you
to no after benefits, or social recognition.

Where there are several waiting for an introduction to the same
individual, name the latter first, then in succession name the
others, bowing slightly, as each name is pronounced, in the direction
of the one named. Thus: "Colonel Parker, allow me to present to you
Mrs. Roe, Miss Doe, and Doctor Brown," being sure always to give every
one their full honorary title in making the introduction.

In introducing relatives be very sure to give their full name. A
sister, for instance, should be introduced as, "My sister, Miss Roe;"
or, "Miss Mary Roe," or, "My sister, Mrs. Doe," as the case may be,
making sure always never to say "My sister Mary," or, "My brother
Joe," thereby leaving the stranger ignorant as to name or estate.