Agony Aunt Greeting Etiquette

Some women are so naturally effervescent and affectionate that they have difficulty in restraining their enthusiasm when they meet a woman friend whom they have not seen for a long time.

Dear Miss Markel- I have a woman friend who always kisses me, even if our meeting takes place on the street. Isn't this considered bad taste? – Mrs. J.

Answer- Some women are so naturally effervescent and affectionate that they have difficulty in restraining their enthusiasm when they meet a woman friend whom they have not seen for a long time. The enthusiasm should not carry one to the extent of kissing in public places or at parties. While we should not restrain our natural vivacity upon meeting dear friends, we should curb the public kissing habit – which is greatly overdone, and frequently nothing more than form of affection. 


Dear Miss Markel - How long should the wedding party remain in the receiving line?- K. 

Answer - Until all of the guests have had time to greet the bride and groom. Then they go to the dining room, into which the bride and groom lead the way, followed by the best man and maids-of-honor, the bridesmaids and ushers coming last. - By Francine Markel, 1937

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