Q. How should lobster claws be eaten?
A. They should be pulled apart and conveyed to the mouth by the fingers.
Q. Can one accept a second helping at the table if one wants it?
A. Yes, unless doing so makes the others wait.
Q. Are napkin rings still used?
A. No; they are out of date, except in the nursery.
Q. What rule governs the form of introduction?
A. It should be cordial and simple, but never careless or offhand.
A. Yes: children should be taught the significance of formal introductions.
A. Very; well-bred people will avoid it.
Q. What are two subjects that always should be avoided in general conversation?
A. Religion and politics.
A. By rising, or by pleading a pressing business engagement.
Q. If a man finds himself by chance next to a woman of his acquaintance in the street car, should he offer to pay her fare?
A. No.
Q. After attending the theater with a man, is it necessary for the woman to thank him for a pleasant evening?
A. No, unless he has in some way inconvenienced himself to be with her.
Q. If her next dance is promised, should the woman go to seek her partner?
A. No, she should wait until he comes to claim her.
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