Cronkshaw, and Mr. Edgerton." The one introduced simply repeats each
name and smiles as she greets each in turn.

Another form much in use is, "Miss Hanscom, I want you to know my
friend, Mr. Thompson, the artist," and is preferable because of its
definiteness.

The response to an introduction is, "I am happy to meet you," or, "I
am very glad to meet you."

If one does not catch the name of the person introduced, it is proper
to ask it, saying, "Pardon me, but I did not understand the name."

Introductions should always be spoken distinctly, especially the
names. If, in introducing, one can add a sentence which will give a
subject of conversation, the preliminaries of acquaintance may be
speedily passed, and memorable information and real profit be gleaned
from even a casual meeting.

It is a mark of intelligence and social instinct to be quick to catch
and retain in memory a face and name from even a brief introduction,
and the tacit compliment to the person so remembered is apt to win his
favor.

Persons who have not been introduced are not considered acquainted.
The exceptions to this rule are the guests under a common roof, while
they are there.

Introductions should never be indiscriminately made. There should be
willingness, if not eagerness, on the part of both to meet. A hostess
is, however, warranted in introducing two people who she knows will be
congenial, or if they have before expressed a desire to become
acquainted. If any doubt exists as to how the introduction will be
received by either, they should not be introduced.

One should never introduce two acquaintances who reside in the same
town but move in different social circles, unless each had desired the
introduction.

If there is a difference of station or age, then it is necessary only
to ask the older or more prominent person whether the introduction
would be acceptable. This should be done quietly, and quite out of
hearing or knowledge of the other person concerned.

A gentleman should ask a mutual friend for an introduction to a lady
whom he wishes to meet. Unless there is no possible objection, the
mutual friend should not introduce the gentleman until he has made
sure that the lady is willing.

It is not well to introduce gentlemen to one another indiscriminately,
nor should ladies be so introduced. One wishes to keep the boundaries
of one's acquaintance within certain definite limits, and choice is
easier made before acquaintance