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Show Everyday' Never apologize to a waitress for making trouble; it is her business to serve you. It is proper, however, to treat her with courtesy, and say, "No, I thank you," or, "If you please," in answer to her inquirites. Questions answered by Alicia Hoyt. (Miss Hoyt will answer in this column all questions on matters of etiquette addressed to her in care of this paper. If a personal answer is desired enclose a 2-cent stamp.) .. Mrs. D.: Even though you wish to drop the acquaintance of Mrs. X.,-whom X.,-whom you consider a bit "of coiori" you must return her first call. After that, you need not be "at home" when she calls, nor accept her invitations, nor need you call upon her again. Your lack of cordiality when you meet her will' ' soon convey to her your wishes. It is never necessary to stop bowing on the street to a person with whom you have been on speaking terms; and well-bred people do not resort to such means when they wish to drop an undesirable acquaintance. M. L. O.: It is much better for you to insists upon your children writing their Wfi'lettefsY notes of invitation, and answer to invitations, than for you to do it for them, even though their construction and spelling are deficient. de-ficient. It will teach theni to. express themselves clearly, as well as Instruct them m the art of social correspondence. |