-Wear gloves on the street, in church & other formal occasions, except when eating or drinking
-White or cream colored gloves for evening
-Gray or other darker colors for day wear
-Stand up when a lady enters a room (or your presence in a large room
-Stand up when a lady stands
-Offer a lady your seat if no others are available
-Assist a lady with her chair when she sits down or stands, especially when at a table or when the chairs are small and light
Dont's Of The 19th Century (for men)
-Refer to another person by their first name in public
-Curse or discuss "impolite" subjects when ladies are present
-Leave a lady you know unattended, except with permission
-Use tobacco in any form when ladies are present
-Greet a lady in public unless she acknowledges you first
-Eat or drink while wearing gloves
Do's For (Women)
-Graciously accept gentlemanly offers of assistance
-Wear gloves on the street, at church & other formal occasions, except when eating or drinking.
Dont's Of The 19th Century (for women)
- -Refer to another adult by his or her first name in public -Grab your hoops or lift your skirts higher than is absolutely necessary to go up stairs
-Lift your skirts up onto a chair or stool, etc.
-Sit with your legs crossed (except at the ankles if necessary for comfort or habit)
-Lift your skirts up onto the seat of your chair when sitting down (Wait for, or if necessary, ask for assistance when sitting down at a table or on a small light chair)
-Speak in a loud, bold voice
