HOURS. Afternoon receptions are held from 4 to
7 P.M.
Evening receptions are held from 9 to
11 P.M.
INVITATIONS, ACCEPTING OR DECLINING. These
should be acknowledged within a week, either
by a letter accepting, or declining with regret.
INTRODUCTIONS. The man should seek an introduction
to any woman he wants to meet.
The hostess makes what introductions she
deems proper.
DRESS. For an afternoon reception guests should
wear afternoon dress, and for an evening reception
evening dress.
AFTERNOON, GIVEN BY BACHELORS. See BACHELORS' TEAS.
EVENING. The etiquette is the same as for an
afternoon tea (formal), save that no cards
are left by the guests, and that the guests
should wear evening dress.
See also AFTERNOON TEAS (FORMAL).
WEDDING. See WEDDING RECEPTIONS.