Etiquette of the Street
Ladies and gentlemen, when meeting on the
sidewalk,
should always pass to the right. Should the
sidewalk
be narrow or dangerous, gentlemen will see
that
ladies are protected from injury.
In the evening, or whenever
safety may require,
a gentleman should give a lady his arm.
It is customary in other cases to do so on
the
street, unless with an elderly lady,
or the couple be husband and wife.
A gentleman may take two ladies
upon his arms, but under no circumstances
should the lady take the arms of two
gentlemen.
A gentleman will assist a lady
over
from an omnibus or carriage, without waiting
for the formality of an introduction. When
the
service is thus performed, he will raise his
hat, bow, and pass on.
When crossing the pavement, the
lady should raise her dress with the right
hand, a little above the ankle. To raise the
dress
with both hands is vulgar, and can be excused
only when the mud is very deep.
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