. Youth's educator for home and society ... WASHINGTON ETIQUETTE. often try to do in some cities not nearly so cosmopoli-tan as Washington. A young lady would not thinkof taking a seat until her mother or the married ladiesof the party were provided for. Young ladies are notinvited either to state or formal dinners, but all thesimpler forms of gayety are left for their participation. At morning receptions, a cup of chocolate is usuallytendered the guest—some add other drinks, withtempting confections. The simplest refreshmentsare the most proper, however. LEAVING CARDS. On making visits, it is
. Youth's educator for home and society ... WASHINGTON ETIQUETTE. often try to do in some cities not nearly so cosmopoli-tan as Washington. A young lady would not thinkof taking a seat until her mother or the married ladiesof the party were provided for. Young ladies are notinvited either to state or formal dinners, but all thesimpler forms of gayety are left for their participation. At morning receptions, a cup of chocolate is usuallytendered the guest—some add other drinks, withtempting confections. The simplest refreshmentsare the most proper, however. LEAVING CARDS. On making visits, it is the custom among all well-bred persons to send in or leave a card. When theperson called upon is not at home, turn down theright-hand upper corner of the card to show that youcame in person. When you go away from the city,leave or send a card in which P. P. C. is writtenon one of the lower corners, P. P. C. meaningPour Prendre Conge—to take leave. When a ladyleaves Washington with the intention of returning atsome future time, she sen
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