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On Introductions
A point of etiquette that often troubles people who have not had a great deal of experience in social intercourse is how and in what form introductions should be made. The great question as a rule is “whom to introduce to whom?”
Now, the laws of etiquette rest on the old foundation that the lady is the superior of the gentleman, and that her wishes are paramount. Therefore, before making an introduction, or when making an introduction, you ask permission in the words, “May I introduce Mr. So-and-so., Miss Brown?” thus introducing the gentleman to the lady. In introducing two ladies you introduce the younger to the elder, the single to the married—a married lady takes precedence whatever her age. The same in the introduction of two men—the younger to the elder of the
