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What is the correct form of introduction?Ī.

If the man who is introduced is elderly, a young woman rises when he is presented. Some women regard it as more cordial to rise in this situation.

When a man is introduced to a ​woman she remains seated if she prefers to do so. If a lady is seated when she receives an introduction to a gentleman, should she rise?Ī. It is correct merely to nod in acknowledgment and say, “I beg your pardon, I did not hear your name,” or one may say, “I’m sorry, but I did not hear the name.” Address yourself to the stranger when you wish the name repeated, and make your request simply, directly, and with calm dignity. If one does not catch the name of the person to whom he is introduced is it all right to ask that the name be repeated?Ī. In that event you may inquire whether your house guest may be brought to the party. Only in case you have a house guest, and the hostess is a close friend and the affair a large one and not a dinner. Is it permissible to ask for an invitation to a social affair for a friend who has not been invited?Ī. Some hostesses have telephone invitations rather formally made by servants, which may save embarrassment. Yes, to informal affairs where the persons invited are friends. This Admission to Be Delivered at the Door.Ī. Blank-Present their Compliments-to Miss Doe-And ask the Favour-of Miss Doe’s Company-at a Dance-at the Town House-on Thursday at the Commencement.-N. Continental Hall is a copper plate made in 1767 upon which an invitation to a dance is engraved. Please give form of formal invitations for use at a Colonial party.Ī. Tissue paper should not be folded in with the invitations. Should the tissue paper that comes with engraved invitations be sent with the invitations to the guests?Ī. Be careful to include in the reply the time given to the invitation. Should a formal acceptance of an invitation be dated?Ī. If you are accepting, you should write under your name, “Accepts with pleasure for Monday, April 9.” If you are declining the wording should be “Declines with regret for Monday, April 9.” It is quite correct to send a card in such a case. In replying to a formal invitation to a tea or to a shower is it correct to use a visiting card?Ī.