If the party introduced leaves town, he should send his card to his late host before leaving; upon his return, he should leave his card again.

  Party introducing by card—­women.  A
       note of explanation may be sent by party who
       brings about the introduction to the party to
       whom the introduction is made, giving such
       explanations as may be deemed advisable.

Two cards should be used—­a person’s own
card and the card of the party being introduced,
enclosed in envelope, and sent by
mail or messenger.  On the left corner over
name of party introduced should be written: 

                    Introducing Mr. Wilson

Party introducing by letter—­women. 
Care should be exercised that the introduction
is agreeable to all concerned.

Receptions.  The man should express desire
for an introduction.

Women.  Women calling and meeting others may
be introduced to each other by the hostess. 
Upon such an occasion, when a meeting happens
between women, conversation may take
place between them without an introduction. 
It does not imply further acquaintance if not
desired.

Extreme etiquette demands that no two women of the same locality be introduced to each other without the consent of both parties.  The object of this is that, although the parties may be agreeable to the hostess, they may be objectionable to each other.

Women upon being introduced to each other may shake hands, but a slight inclination of the body, a smile, and an appropriate remark are more correct.

       When entering a room where others are
       assembled, introducing a guest to more than
       one person at a time is unadvisable.

       Men are introduced to women, single
       women to married women, and a young
       woman to an older one.

No woman should allow a man to be introduced to her unless her permission has been first obtained.  The exception would be in the case of a very elderly man, or a celebrity, when the honor would be conferred upon her.

A married woman to whom a man is presented receives him with some pleasant remark.  An unmarried one receives him with a pleasant smile and repeats his name.

Personal introduction is done by a third party introducing two persons to each other, provided it is agreeable to all concerned.  Introductions should be made with extreme care and caution, and not at all unless one is well acquainted with both parties.

Outdoor Introductions—­as, when meeting others, or at outdoor sports—­need not be formal, but can be done haphazard.  This does not imply further acquaintance if