He should not stand in the street and converse with her any length of time.  She may excuse herself and pass on.  He should not feel affronted.

       If he meets a woman he does not know
       accompanied by a man he does know, both
       men bow.

       The man accompanying her should bow
       to every man or woman to whom she bows.

  Women.  A woman’s bow should be dignified—­
       a faint smile and a gentle inclination of the
       head.

       Women bow first to men when meeting in
       the street.  A man may bow first if the
       acquaintance is intimate.

When walking with a man, and they meet another unknown to her, but known to her escort, both men bow.  If she meets a friend, man or woman, unknown to her escort, he bows.

Unless an introduction has taken place at any function, no recognition is customary.  It is the woman’s privilege, however, to decide for herself whether she will recognize the guest or not.

       A man bowing and joining a woman on
       the street must ask permission to do so. 
       She is at perfect liberty to gracefully decline.

If a man stops to talk on the street, she may excuse herself and pass on.  If she continues the conversation and he stands with his hat in his hand, she may request him to replace it.  Such conversations should be brief.

Bread should be broken into small pieces, buttered,
       and transferred with the fingers to the mouth. 
       The bread should be placed on the small
       plate provided for the purpose.

Breakfasts.  Breakfasts are generally given from
       ten to twelve in the morning.  Very formal
       breakfasts are held at twelve o’clock.

  Calls.  A call need not be made after a simple
       breakfast, but obligatory after a formal one.

  Dress.  Street costumes are worn by men and
       women.

  Guests.  Guests leave half an hour after the
       breakfast.

  Hours.  The hour is from 12 to 12.30.

  Invitations.  Cards are engraved and sent a
       week in advance for formal breakfasts, but
       for informal breakfasts they may be written. 
       If given in honor of a special guest, the
       name is engraved on the card—­as, to meet
       Mr. Wilson.

  Men.  Men are usually invited, and they are
       often given for men.  Men wear street costume.

Guests should leave half an hour after breakfast.  A call is not necessary after a simple breakfast, but obligatory after a formal one.

  Men leaving cards.  After a breakfast a man
       should leave a card for host and hostess,
       whether the invitation was accepted or not. 
       Or it may be sent by mail or messenger, with
       an apology for so doing.