Conductor. A conductor occupies a
difficult
and trying
position, and will always appreciate
any courtesy
shown him by a woman.
If a woman
desires a transfer, she should let
him know
in ample time; if she wants any information
from him,
she should ask him when
paying her
fare, and should indicate her desire
to leave
the car at least a block ahead of
her street.
A woman should not trust to a
conductor
to remember her street, even if she
has asked
him, but should look out for the
street herself.
Expenses. If a woman is in a car
and a man
joins her,
and the fare is not yet collected, she
should pay
her own fare. But if she is traveling
with an
escort she should not offer to
pay her
fare, as her escort pays the expenses.
STREET ETIQUETTE.
Men. If a man is passed on the
street without
any recognition
by an acquaintance, he should
hesitate
before accepting it as a direct cut, as
it may have
been an oversight. If it is repeated,
he will
know its full meaning.
To pass
a person whom one knows and to
look straight
at him without recognition is
the rudest
way of dropping an acquaintance.
A man should
avoid loud and boisterous
behavior.
If a man is compelled to force his way through a crowded street, he should do so courteously and with an apology to any one inconvenienced by his act.
In walking three or four abreast, men should be careful not to obstruct the thoroughfare, but should quickly fall into single file when necessary.
A man should greet his acquaintances on the street quietly and courteously, and if on a crowded street, should step out of the way of persons and be brief in his remarks.
In all public places and conveyances a man should offer his seat to a woman, though he is not expected to do so when reserved seats can be obtained—as, in a theatre, at an opera, etc.
Accidents. In case of accident
or danger a man
should protect
the woman whom he escorts,
and take
her to a place of safety. If her
clothing
is torn, or she has met with some
accident
of which she is unaware, a man may,
if he desires,
politely raise his hat and call
her attention
to the fact. If by accident a
man jostles
a woman or steps upon her dress,
he should
raise his hat, bow, and apologize,
whether
he knows her or not.
Bowing. A man should not bow
to a woman
until she
has first recognized him, unless they
are old
acquaintances.