cooked.

It does not matter upon which side of her escort a lady sits at table.
The gentleman will draw out a chair for the lady, if a waiter is not
in attendance to do it, and take the next seat himself.

When passing your plate to be helped a second time, lay the knife and
fork at the left-hand side.

Do not, if talking to a friend, drop all conversation so soon as a
child requires attention, or has some childish remark to make.

When in parlor, or drawing-room, if a woman, standing, hands a cup, a
book, a flower, or any article to a man who is seated, he should rise
to receive it. This rule is without exception.

Minor Usages of the Best Society.

When a man offers a lady any civility, a stranger or an acquaintance,
opens a door, hands her a parcel she has dropped, or offers her a
seat, he should lift his hat at the same moment.

If a young lady accepts the escort of a gentleman to an entertainment,
she should never accompany him, at its close, to a restaurant for
refreshments unless she is chaperoned by a lady much older than
herself.

"Good-evening" is a proper salutation upon entering a room for a call.
"Good-night" upon retiring at its close.

A man on horseback, who sees a lady wishes to stop him, will dismount
and walk by her side, leading his horse, for there are few occasions
on which it is permissible to stand talking on the street.

A lady may permit a man walking with her to carry any small parcel
that she has, but never more than one.

A lady wishing to avoid bowing to an undesirable acquaintance, must
look aside, or drop the eyes, for if the eyes meet a bow is absolutely
necessary.

If a lady asks a man to accompany her to a place of amusement, she
must provide the conveyance.

If a lady invites a man to drive with her, he should walk to her
house, unless the distance is too great, when she should offer to call
for him. If this is the case, he should watch, and, if possible, meet
her on the way.

Do not refuse to accept an apology; even if friendship is not
restored, an open quarrel will be averted.

Do not be familiar with a new acquaintance. One can be courteous
without familiarity.

Breaches of Etiquette.

It is a breach of etiquette to remove the gloves when making a formal
call.

It is a breach of etiquette to stare around the room.

It is a breach of etiquette for a caller who is waiting the entrance
of the hostess to open the piano or touch it if it is open.

It is