LITTLE COURTESIES.

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17220, 1 October 1927, Page 15 (Supplement)

LITTLE COURTESIES.

A man rises when a woman enters :tic room, whether she is his own age or older, and when be receives a \\oman caller in bis office. A young woman rises when an elderly woman enters the room. The hostess extends her hand in greeting, introducing the men to the women ihey do not already know, and the men then greet each woman in turn. A woman does not rise when a man is introduced to her. A man may offer a woman the following personal services: Assistance in removing her wrap, putting on lieu rubbers or carrying a coat or parcel for her when they are going out together, for \vhich little courtesies she should always thank him graciously. The man announces the destination or address to the taxi-cab driver. If he is not. sure of the street or number he asks the woman for it, but she does not give it to I lie driver. A man may offer to pay the fare of a girl he knows when they meet on the ’bus or trolley car, but if she does not wish lo accept the attention she may say, “ Thank you, I have Ihe change ready." A lady will always thank a man for giving her his seat, and he acknowledges her thanks by raising his hat. When a man stands aside for a woman to pass him, granting her the privilege, of going first, she should acknowledge the courtesy. At the theatre, after they are seated, the man assists the girl to remove her wrap and arrange it over tier chair. Next he opens a programme at the proper page and hands it to her. When leaving their scats during intermission. or during a picture, both men and women apologise to those whom they pass in getting out. “ Pardon me ” or “ Sorry ” is sufficient apology. It is not considered good form for a man to leave a woman alone between the acts, but when they are in a party the women often remain in their seats talking while the men go out to smoke.