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The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness
·
Florence Hartley
146
Your
first
duty,
upon
entering
the
room,
is
to
speak
to
your
hostess.
After
a
few
words
of
greeting,
turn
to
the
other
guests.
At
a
private
ball,
no
lady
will
refuse
an
introduction
to
a
gentleman.
It
is
an
insult
to
her
hostess,
implying
that
her
guests
are
not
gentlemen.
It
is
optional
with
the
lady
whether
to
continue
or
drop
the
acquaintance
after
the
ball
is
over,
but
for
that
evening,
however
disagreeable,
etiquette
requires
her
to
accept
him
for
one
dance,
if
she
is
disengaged,
and
her
hostess
requests
it.
At
a
public
ball,
it
is
safest
to
decline
all
introductions
made
by
the
master
of
ceremonies,
though,
as
before,
such
acquaintances
are
not
binding
after
the
evening
is
over.
Be
very
careful
how
you
refuse
to
dance
with
a
gentleman.
A
prior
engagement
will,
of
course,
excuse
you,
but
if
you
plead
fatigue,
or
really
feel
it,
do
not
dance
the
set
with
another
gentleman;
it
is
most
insulting,
though
sometimes
done.
On
the
other
hand,
be
careful
that
you
do
not
engage
yourself
twice
for
the
same
quadrille.
In
a
polka
or
valse,
you
may
do
this,
saying,
"I
will
dance
the
second
half
with
you,
but
have
a
prior
engagement
for
the
first."
Then,
after
a
few
rounds
with
your
first
partner,
say
to
him
that
you
are
engaged
for
the
remainder
of
the
dance,
resume
your
seat,
and
your
second
partner
will
seek
you.
Let
your
manner
in
a
ball
room
be
quiet.
It
looks
very
badly
to
see
a
lady
endeavoring
to
attract
attention
by
her
boisterous
manner,
loud
talking,
or
over-active
dancing.
Do
not
drag
through
dances
as
if
you
found
them
wearisome;
it
is
an
insult
to
your
partner,
but
while
you
are
cheerful
and
animated,
be
lady-like
and
dignified
in
your
deportment.
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