LADY ACQUAINTANCE
Basic Etiquette for a Gentleman Greeting a Lady
Acquaintance
- Wait for her acknowledging bow before tipping your hat.
- Use the hand farthest from her to raise the hat.
- Walk with her if she express a wish to converse
- Never make a lady stand talking in the street
- When walking, the lady must always have the roll
Recourse for a Lady Towards Unpleasant Man who Persists in Bowing
- A sample stare of iciness should suffice in most instance.
- A cold bow will discourage familarity without offering insult.
- At a last:"Sir,I have not the honour of your acquaintance."
- Your Majesty
- To the King or Queen
- Your Royal Highness
- To the monarch's spouse,children and Siblings
- Your Highness
- To nephews,nieces and cousins of the sovereign