Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 3
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Aug 29, 2022 AI Snips
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Offer Support Thoughtfully
- Offer your arm to assist a lady at night or over rough ground to prevent her from tripping.
- In daytime avoid taking a lady's arm unless necessary; offer support verbally before offering it.
Seating Conveys Social Meaning
- Seating customs signal ownership and rank in carriages and taxis, especially the right-hand rear seat.
- A lady should never sit on a gentleman's left according to strict European etiquette.
Handle Payments With Discretion
- Pay small shared expenses courteously: offer to cover small purchases and fares but avoid insisting.
- On joint travel to a house party each person should pay for their own journey and incidentals.