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The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness
·
Florence Hartley
113
INVITATIONS
are
generally
written
in
the
third
person,
and
this
form
is
used
where
the
acquaintance
is
very
slight,
for
formal
notes,
and
cards
of
compliment.
The
form
is
proper
upon
such
occasions,
but
should
be
used
only
in
the
most
ceremonious
correspondence.
If
this
style
is
adopted
by
a
person
who
has
been
accustomed
to
write
in
a
more
familiar
one
to
you,
take
it
as
a
hint,
that
the
correspondence
has,
for
some
reason,
become
disagreeable,
and
had
better
cease.
AUTOGRAPH
LETTERS
should
be
very
short;
merely
acknowledging
the
compliment
paid
by
the
request
for
the
signature,
and
a
few
words
expressing
the
pleasure
you
feel
in
granting
the
favor.
If
you
write
to
ask
for
an
autograph,
always
inclose
a
postage
stamp
for
the
answer.
Date
every
letter
you
write
accurately,
and
avoid
postscripts.
Politeness,
kindness,
both
demand
that
every
letter
you
receive
must
be
answered.
Nothing
can
give
more
pleasure
in
a
correspondence,
than
prompt
replies.
Matters
of
much
importance
often
rest
upon
the
reply
to
a
letter,
and
therefore
this
duty
should
never
be
delayed.
In
answering
friendly
letters,
it
will
be
found
much
easier
to
write
what
is
kind
and
interesting,
if
you
sit
down
to
the
task
as
soon
as
you
read
your
friend's
letter.
Always
mention
the
date
of
the
letter
to
which
your
own
is
a
reply.
Never
write
on
a
half
sheet
of
paper.
Paper
is
cheap,
and
a
half
sheet
looks
both
mean
and
slovenly.
If
you
do
not
write
but
three
lines,
still
send
the
whole
sheet
of
paper.
Perfectly
plain
paper,
thick,
smooth,
and
white,
is
the
most
elegant.
When
in
mourning,
use
paper
and
envelopes
with
a
black
edge.
Never
use
the
gilt
edged,
or
fancy
bordered
paper;
it
looks
vulgar,
and
is
in
bad
taste.
You
may,
if
you
will,
have
your
initials
stamped
at
the
top
of
the
sheet,
and
on
the
seal
of
the
envelope,
but
do
not
have
any
fancy
ornaments
in
the
corners,
or
on
the
back
of
the
envelope.
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