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Show Eyeiotay I BnqypTE It is not refined to furnish a table with toothpicks; and It is unpardonable unpardon-able to use one in the presence of others. Questions answered by Alicia Hoyt. (Miss Hoyt will answer personally all letters pertaining to matters of etiquette eti-quette addressed to her in care of this naoer. if enclosing a two-cent stamD.) Annette. It is very improper for a young woman to pay any social attention atten-tion to a married man, which does not Include his wife. Instead of sending your doctor a box of cigars at Christmas, Christ-mas, you should have sent to him and his wife, even though you did not know her, a little picture, or a piece of china or glass. They would have understood and appreciated your delicacy and tact. It is very probable, prob-able, however, that the only attention the doctor expects or wishes from you, is the prompt payment of his bills. Bertha R. No; you should not ask ladies who are calling upon you to remove re-move their hats, nor to remain longer when they rise to depart. They may have a round of calls to make, and probably wish to get as many as possible pos-sible Into the afternoon. |