1) If you receive a written invitation, send a written reply. Let the
reply accord with the invitation in being either formal, or informal.

2) You will be thought discourteous if you fold your note carelessly,
write on soiled or ragged paper, use pencil instead of ink, or delay
your reply.

3) Accepting an invitation binds you, in honor, to carry out your
engagement. If circumstances prevent, at once inform the one who invited
you; and do it in a considerate manner.


INTRODUCTIONS

Introduce a man to a woman, a boy to a girl, a younger person to an
older, thus: Mrs. Jones, may I present (or introduce) my friend Miss
Holbrook? or, Miss Brown, my friend Mr. Williams; or, Father, this is
Ethel Reed. Let your manner and voice be dignified and gracious, your
words simple. But _avoid_,--Mrs. Jones, meet Miss Holbrook; or, Mr.
Brown, shake hands with Mr. Smith.




DANCING REQUIREMENTS

_Come and trip it as ye go
On the light fantastic toe._

--Milton.