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Michigan  State  College 

Foreword __________________________ __ 

Well,  here  you  are  at  state 
to  get  what  it can  give  to 
you.  No  longer  are  the  foot 
ball  and  class  honors  from 
the  old  home  town  recognized. 
You  now  are  only  a  small  one 
of  5500  others;  and  it's  en 
tirely  up  to  you  how  well 
M.S.C.  succeeds  in  developing 
you.  Be  a  help  and  not  a 
hindrance  to  everyone  around 
you. 
(This  must  be  limited 
in  exam  hour s . ) 

There  are  certain  social  slips 
which  even  the  best  of  us  are 
certain  to  make.  Our  hope  is 
that  this  little book  will 
help  you  avoid  some  of  these 
"embarrassing  moments." 

We  desire ' to  answer 
fully  your  dismayed 
questions--"What  do 
I  ,do?",  "W9a- do  I 

wear,  and C' 

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nPoliteness  is  to  do  and  say  the  kindest 
thing  in  the  kindest  way." 

Boys,  you  don't  know  how  far  courtesy 
will  get  you  with  a  girll  If  you  think 
it's  funny  to  climb  allover  a  girl's 
feet  in  the  act  of  finding  your .place 
in  the  car,  someone  has  given  you · the 
wrong  idea. 

But,  girls,  when  you  do  receive  these 
courtesies,  be  kind  enough  to  thank  the 
man. 
sexes.) 

(Manners  can  well  be  shovm  by  both 

hank  You" 

Likewise,  the 
doors  in  the 
college  huild 
ings  are  rather 
big  and  bangy, 
and  the  meek 
female  does  so 
appreciate  the . 
deference  shown 
her  when  you 
hold  them  open. 

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Necessity  of  Mirror  Exams  ____ ~~ ____ ~ __ ~' _.* __ -_? ____ ~ ____ __ 

Your  personal  appearance  is  one  of  the  most  important 
factors  in  your  success  on  campus.  Your  field  of  con 
quest  ranges  from  women's  social  activities  to  "dates" 
"Smoothie"  Smith  will  be  wanting  to  show  you 
with ' men. 
off  to  the  fraternity  brothers 
instead  of  hiding  you  in  a 
corner  as  an  unsuccessful 
"blind";  and  all  our  women's 
organizations  will  be  proud 
of  a  member  who  is  neat  and 
fastidious.  Don't  try  to  be 
,a  "dude"  or  a  f1fashion  platen 
but  keep  what  clothes  you  have 
clean  and  well-pressed. 

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Men  with  baggy  trousers  and  a 
haircut  resembling  Tarzan's 
don't  make  any  girl's  heart 
thump.  A  clean-shaven  appear 
ance ,is  more  collegiate  than 
an  unkempt  chin  and  cheek. 
As  one  of  the  successful 
'''bummers"  says,  "You  can't 
even  get  a  lift unless  you 

have  a  good  shave." 

You'll  get  aiong  if  your 
skin,  hair,  and  nails  are 
clean~  That  scrubbed 
appearance  you  used  to 
have  when  mother  wielded 
the  soap  and  water  is  Cor 
rect  in  any  company,  and 
a  mirror  exam  may  save 
you  from  criticism  by 
others.------------------------------~------------------~-

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_________ Shitnmering  Satin  or  SenSible  Serge __  

Clothes  meant  for  spectator  sports  are  the  proper  attire 
for  the  campus.  Those  girls  who  come  lilting  into  class 
with  spike  heels  and  earrings  are  almost  as  hopeless  as 
those  in  bobby  socks  or  ski  suits.  Woolen  dresses,  skirts, 
and  sweaters  are  the  most  sensible  along  with  low  or 
medium  heel  oxfords.  Don't  try  to  be  exo~ic  in  your  every 
day  clothes. 
In  the  spring  and  even  during  those  last  hot 
days  in  the  fall  you  will  be  tempted  to  get  into  your  mid 
summer  abbreviated  togs.  Our  friendly  warning  is  against 
it.  Extreme  sportswear  is  "out"  except  for  the  actual 
moment  on  the  hockey  field  or  tennis  court.,  It might  make 
the  professor  feel  you  looked  too  young  to  know  the  answers, 
or  did  not  realize  you  were  back  in  college.  Men  should 
wear  business  suits  and  sweaters. 

For  teas;  women  should  in 
clude  hats  and  gloves  with 
school  or  informal  after 
noon  dresses.  Don't  wear 
long,  flowing  gowns,  girls; 
that  is,  if  you  would  rather 
not  be  a  whispered  laughing 
stock. 

' 

Since  men  have  taken  to  teasi 
we  might  say. that  their 
safest  bet  is  their  Sunday 
go-to-me ~ tin' .  suit.  They 
usually  look  their  best  in 
that. 

And  now  for  those  tea  dances, 
where  everyone  goes  to  dance 
and  where  half  of  them  get 
to  do  it.  If  you  don't  want 
to  be  a  wall~flowerz  pick 

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out  your  perkiest  daytime  dress, 
the  one  which  is  most  flattering 
to  you,  and  pray  that  it will  do 
its  duty  and  attract  at  least 
one  good  dancer. 

Men,  try  to  wear  suitsl  It~s 
indeed  the  proper  thing  and  much 
more  pleasant  for  the  girls.  At 
least  put  a  coat  on  top  of  that 
sweater. 

Women  should  dress  up  a  little 
for  evening  concerts,  plays,  and 
lectures.  A  street  or  afternoon 
dress  will  fill  the  bill  and 
gives  you  a  chance  to  get  away 
from  your  sweaters  for  awhile. 
Men  again  should  wear  business , 
suits,  but  don't  stay  away  from 
the  concert  lf  you  don't  have 
one. 

• 

I 

When  the  XYZ's  are  having  an 
Open  House  and  the  big  moment 
of  the  hour  has  asked  you,  make 
him  glad  he  issued  the  invita 
tion.  Don't  go  draped  in  a 

trailing  formal. 
Rather,  be  moderate 
in  your  dress.  An 
informal  or  after 
noon  dress  is  the 
Joe 
proper  caper. 

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College  is  going  to  feel  a  lot ' more 
comfortable  with  a  smartly  dressed 
girl  than  with  an  overdressed  girl. 
This  is  very- imp-ortant  to  remember. 

For  semi-formal  parties  the  girl  is 
permitted  to  don  her  dinner,  or 
Sunday  evening  dress.  They  all  mean 
about  the  same,  so  don't  let  the 
names  worry  you.  At  last  the  moment 
comes  when  you  can  wear  a  long  dress 
appropriately--but  be  sure  it does 
you  justice.  It is  far  better  to 
wear  your  own  attractive  gown  several 
times  than  to  borrow  your  roommate's. 
(No  explanation  needed!) 

specified  parties,  a  60rsage.  Boys, 
on  these  occasions  if  the  money 
supply  isn't  too  low,  you ' ll  give 
her  a  big  thrill  by  sending  her 
flowers.  Remember,  it's  your 
thoughtfulness,  not  the  amount  of 
money  you  spend,  that  counts.  You 
can, learn  the  color  of  her  dress 

· State  Formal  p'arties .. 
are  generally  held 
winter  term,  but 
some -are  scattered 
here  and  there  during 
the  fall  and  spring. 
The  winter  term  calls 
for  low- cut  frocks, 
and,  at  certain 

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from  her  roommate.  And  girls,  remember  dandelions  are 
perfect--if  you  get  them  from  the  right  man" 

You  men  will  have  to  suffer  in  stiff  fronts  for  this  kind 
of  affair,  so  buy,  borrow,  or  send  home  for  the  family 
tux. 

At  sorority  rushing  parties  the 
girls  wear  simple  afternoon ' 
dresses. 

Girls,  no  matter  how  stunning 
your  lounging  pajamas  or  negli 
gees  are,  they  never  come  to 
meals.  You  should  be  dressed 
so  that  you  could  step  onto  the 
campus  when  you  enter  the  dining 
room.  About  riding  habits--they 
can  be  worn  to  breakfast  or  lunch, 
but  never  to  dinner.  Although 
they  are  very  good-looking,  avoid 
wearing  them  on  campus  except 
when  necessary,  and  be  sure  you 
are  wearing  the  coat,  else  you 
may  lose  that  coveted  riding  pass. 

l. 

Summary: 

Appropriateness  and  be 
comingness  are  the  two 
most  important  ideas  in 
selecting  clothes. 

When  in  doubt,  it is  far 
better  to  wear  a  school 
dress  than  a  party  dress. 

There  is  nothing  quite  so 
embarrassing  as  to  find 
yourself  more  elaborately 
dressed  than  others. 

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_____________________________  May  I  Present? ____________ ~ 

There  are  probably  more  errors 
in  introductions  than  in  any 
other  form  of  courtesy.  Certain 
set  rules  must  be  followed,  or 
the  results  will  make  everyone 
feel  awkward. 

This  would-be  collegiate  form 
certainly  doesn't  help  matters! 
If  her  escort  presents  her  to 
his  pal  as  "Bill,  meet ·the  girl 
friend,"  or  she  says  to  her 
roommate,  "Ann,  here's  the  boy 
friend,"-:--well,  excuses  can  be 
made  for  freshmen,  but  don't 
let  it happen  twice. 

The  order  of  introduc 
tion  is  as  follows  (write 
this  on  your  cuff,  if 
necessary):  Older  women, 
married  women,  single 
women,  older  men,  married 
men,  single  men.  That  is 
always  present  a  gentle 
man  to  a  lady,  a  young  man 
to  an  older  man,  and  a 
young  woman  to  an  older . 
woman. 

A formal  introduction  is 
simple  and  direct--"Miss 
Young  Lady,  may  I  present 
Informal 
Mr.  Gentleman?" 
introductions  may  be  a 
lot  more  original  or 
follow  the  general  pat 
terps--"Miss  Getting-

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Along-In-Years,  this  is  Miss 
still-In-Her-Teens,"  or  "Mrs. 
Already-Caught-A-Man,  Miss 
Hopeful." 

A  girl  need  not  stand  unless  she 
is  being  introduced  to  an  older 
woman,  but  a  man  should  be  on 
his  feet  immediately.  A  good, 
firm  handclasp  is  customary  among 
men,  but  it is  an  uncommon 
practice  with  girls.  However, 
girls,  if  a  hand  is  extended  to __ --~ 
you,  don't  be  rude  enough  to 
refuse  it. 

a.a- 

The  reply  to  any  introduction 
is  "How  do  you  do?"  not  "Pleased 
to  meet  you."  If  flattery  is 
the  only  approach  you  can  use 
to  begin  a  conversation,  keep 
quiet  and  smile.  There  is 
nothing  more  distasteful  than 
an  uncalled-for  compliment. 
you  have  a  witty  remark,  so 
much  the  better,  but  don't  feel 
that  popularity  is  based  on 
falling  allover  a  person  the 
first  time  you  meet  him  or  her. 

If 

Try  to  avoid  talking  about  your 
self  all  the  time,  even  though 
it is  a  bit  hard.  People  enjoy 
hearing  about  you  more  from 
others.  And  then,  as  you  leave, 
it is  gracious  to  say,  "I'm  glad 
to  have  met  you."  Remember, 
girls,  give  the  man  a  chance  to 
express  his  joy  first,  then  you 
answer,  "Thank  you." 

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All  of  you  know  how  easy  it is 
to  forget  names.  Don't  be  em 
barrassed  about  it,  for  you  are 
only  one  in  5500  who  has  that 
same  trouble.  Merely  say,  "I'm 
sorry,  I  don't  believe  that  I 
remember  your  name."  That  won't 
flatter  the  person,  but  there 
isn't  much  else  you  can  do. 

About  that , matter  of 
speaking  to  the  "once 
met-but-nearly-for 
gotten"  and  the  horde 
of  faintly  familiar 
faces,  reminiscent  of 
history  classes,  chem 
istry  lab,  or  tea  dances, 
remember  the  girl  has 
the  privilege  of  speak 
ing  first.  However,  in 
these  campus  days,  don't 
hesitate  to  be  friendly 

and  speak  casually  to  anyone  who 
looks  like  an  acquaintance.  Of 
course,  she  may  have  left  her 
glasses  at  home--vanity  does  that 
to  a  girl;  so  if  you  get  a  blank 
stare  from  the  lady,  do  not  take 
it as  a  bad  sign  until  she  deliber 
ately  snubs  you--then  give  up  or 
get  an  introduction. 

Be  friendly  at  all  times,  and  not 
just  when  you  are  trying  to  get 
votes. 

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Is  This  Your  Patron  Dance?  _______________ _ 

One  and  all  of  you--chaperones  and  patrons  aren ' t  what 
they  used  to  be.  They  really  aren ' t  out  to  spy  on  your 
courting  or  to  bore  you  with  their  conversation- 
gracious,  n01  Their  purpose  is  far  more  generous.  They 

come  to  your  party  becauSe  they 
have  been  invited,  and  you  can't 
have  parties  without ,them. 
you ' ll only  take  for  granted  that 
they  mean  to  be  friendly, .you 
won ' t  have  to  worry  over  having 
to ,go  up  to  greet  them--it  will 
be  a  pleasure. 

If 

If  he  objects,  get  him  into  the 
spirit;  and  it will  be  hard  to 
drag  him  away  from  the  anecdotes 
of  an  econ  prof. 

If  she  objects--but  she  won ' t,  ir 
she  knows  you  will  do  it correctly. 

It is  the  duty  of  the  person  who 
knows  the  guest  to  introduce  his 
or  her  companion. 
If neither  is 
acquainted  with  the  patron,  the 
man  should  introduce  himself  to 
the  gentleman,  and  ask  for  an 

introduction  to  the  others. 

You  don ' t  have  to  exchange 
a  dance  unless  you  so  desire. 

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When  someone  else  comes  up  to  greet  them,  thank  them  for 
being  so  kind  as  to  attend  your  college  affair,  or  if no 
one  comes,  you  can  always  excuse  yourself  at  the  begin 
ing  of  the  next  dance. 

I 

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__ --------------------~------.y~o~u~A~r~e~~~~ ________ __ 

At  M.S.C.  you  won't  need  to 
write  many  formal  invitations. 
For  the  few  times  when  you  do, 
Emily  Post ys  Etiquette  is  at 
your  disposal  i.o  the  library. 
Informal  invitations  are  more 
often  telephoned  than  written. 

Invitations  to  a  dinner  or  for 
a  visit  should  always  be  ans 
wered  as  soon  as  possible.  , An 
acceptance  or  refusal  to  a 
written  invitation  should  be 
expressed  in  the  same  style,  i.e., 

if  the  invitation  is  in 
formal,  answer  it informally; 
tf  the  invitation  is  formal, 
the  answer  should  be  formal 
and  the  spacing  on  the  card 
the  same  as  that  used  on  the . 
invitation.  When  you  have 
returned  from  a  friend ' s 
house,  don wt  fail  to  write 
and  thank  his  or  her  mother 
for  her  kindness  to  you. 

Reponde z  s' il vous  Rlai t ., 
(answer  if  you  please)  now 
simply  R.S.V.P.,  should  not 
be  ignored.  If  only  more 
would  heed  those  four  little 
letters,  how  many  calamities 
would  be  avoided,  such  as 
expecting  40  guests  for  a 
dinner  and  having  50  come. 

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Listen  one,  listen  all,  especially  you 
rusheesl 

The  girls,  and  now  the  boys,  too, 
find  themselves  at  inevitable  teas, 
but  you  never  really  have  to  drink 
that  cup  of  tea,  just  play  at  it. 
We  all  know  that  there  is  a  limit 
to  endurance. 
If  you  stay  fifteen 
minutes,  your  obligation  is  fulfilled. 

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Twenty  People  in  a  Line:  ______________________________ __ 

If  a  lot  of  people  are  standing  in  a  long  line  at  a  tea 
or  at  a  reception,  take  the  cue  that  you  are  about  to 
pass  along  a  receiving  line.  Give  your  full  name,  clear 
ly  and  distinctly,  to  the  person  making  the  introduction. 
Do  not  start  a  conversation  with  a  member  of  the  recep 
tion  committee,  thereby  delaying  those  behind  you- -they 
are  just  as  anxious  to  get  it over  with  as  you  are. 

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Campus  Capers  and  Clamor ________________________________ __ 

Unfortunately,  at  most  of  our 
parties,  very  few  dances  are 
exchanged.  We  can  all  hope 
that  the  style  will  sometime 
change. 

For  a  girl  to  refuse  to  dance 
with  one  man  and  then  imme 
diately  dance  with  another 
is  an  open  affront  to  the 
first  one.  It ys  too  bad, 
but  if  she  dances  with  one, 
she  will  have  to  dance  with 
each  of  them  and  pray  that 
it won't  be  a  long  dance • 
. May  we  suggest  that  if  you 
can Yt  dance,  you  try  to 
learn  some  other  place  than 
on  a  ballroom  floor? 

Happily,  the  stag  line  is  in 
evidence  at  very  few  parties 
now.  But  when  the  party,  such 
as  mixers  and  tea  dances,  re 
quires  a  stag  line--a  dancing 
one,  please!  If  you  get  "stuck" 
at  a  stag  dance,  don't  think 
' 
you  have  to  go  on  dancing  in 
definitely  until  someone  else 
cuts  in.  All  a  gentleman  has 
to  do  is  to  excuse  himself  after 
the  dance,.  thanking  her,  probably 

, 

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by  saying,  "Will  you  please  excuse  me,  I  have  the  next 
dance  taken".  More  often  than  not,  it is  better  for  the 
girl  to  handle  the  situation.  She  can  thank  him  for  this 
dance  and  say  that  she  knows  he  must  have  the  next  dance 
engaged  and  that  she  wouldn't  mind  if he  leaves  her  or 
takes  her  to  the  hostess.  Here's· a  place  for  your  tact, 
and  all  of  it.  She  can,  of  course,  use  the  time-worn 
excuse,  that  of  going  to  the  dressing  room  to  powder  her 
nose:  but  we  hope  you  donJt  have  to  resort  to  such  ex-
cuses. 

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Do  You 

Do  you  say  "How  do  you  do?",  "Good  morning",  "Good 

afternoon"  or  "Hello"  to  those  whom  you  know? 

Do  you  seem  friendly  to  those  whom  you  meet  on  the 

campus? 

Do  you  seem  friendly  to  acquaintances,  but  without 

using  up  their  valuable  time? 

Do  you  arrange  beforehand  for  a .conference  of  any 

length  with  an  instructor? 

Do  you  arrive  at  classes,  conferences l  and  committee 
meetings  at  the  time  set  instead  of  5  or  lu  minutes  later? 

Do  you  knock  at  a  faculty  member i s  door  before 

entering? 

Do  you  leave  the  classroom  after  the  hour  is  up 

without  injuring  anyone  in  your  flight? 

Do  you  hold  open  the  door "for  the  person  coming 

immediately  behind? 

GIRLS!  Do  you  thank  the  men  for  holding  the  door 

open  and  standing  aside  to  let  you  enter  first? 

MEN!  Do  you  rise  when  a  woman  acquaintance  enters 
a  room  of  a  private  home?  Or,  if  she  comes  to  speak  to 
you  in  a  residence  hall  parlor  where  you  are  sitting, 
do  you  remain  standing  until  she  is  seated? 

Do  you  walk  not  more  than  two  together  on  the  side 
walk  if  there  is'  any  likelihood  of  crowding  others  off? 

Do  you  attend  the  social  functions  of  the  college 

which  are  arranged  especially  for  your  pleasure? 

Do  you  know  the  situations  under  which  gum  chewing 

is  not  in  order? 

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Do  you  greet  the  chaperons  or  sponsors  of  a  large 

party? 

Do  you  thank  a  hostess  for  a  pleasant  time  after 

having  been  entertained? 

Do  you  attend  meetings  of  organizations  and  committees 

to  which  you  belong,  or  send  an  acceptable  substitute  or 
excuse  if you  cannot  be  there,? 

Do  you  sit  quietly  until  lecture  course  programs  are 

completed? 

Do  you  control  your  tongue  and  your  programs  at  all 

entertainments  so  that  noise  will  not  detract  from  your 
neighbors'  pleasure  in  the  program  being  presented? 

Do  you  chew  your  toothpicks  in  the  privacy  of  your 

own  room? 

Do  you  speak  in  an  agreeable  voice? 

Do  you  listen  with  real  interest  to  persons  talking 

to  you? 

Do  you  avoid  gossip  and  harmful  criticism? 

MEN!  On  the  rare  occasions  when  you  wear  a  hat,  do 

you  remember  to  remove  it in  a  parlor;  or  do  you  sit  in  a 
parlor  with  your  arm  around  a  girl,  and  your  hat  on  the 
back  of  your  head?  Do  you  know  that  boys  should  remove 
the:ir hats  in  college  buildings? 

Do  you  men  rise  when  any  conversation,  however  short, 

is  being  held  with  a  woman  who  is  standing? 

Do  you  men  allow  the  woman  with  you  to  precede  you 

in  leaving  and  entering  a  room,  and  to  enter  your  car 
before  you  do.? 

Do  you  introduce  your  friends  to  your  house  mother? 
(She  is  as  interested  in  them  as  your  own  mother  would  be.) 

.... 

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Do  you  all,  when  consulting  the  card  catalogue  in  the 

library,  remove  the  drawer  you  need  and  use  it on  one  of 
the  tables  provided  for  the  purpose? 

Do  you  always  return  the  drawer  you  have  just  used  to 

the  proper  place? 

Do  you  do  your  part  in  returning  reserved  books  as 

soon  as  possible? 

Do  you  talk  in  the  library  so  that  your  neighbor  can 

not  study? 

Do  you  observe  the  college  tradition  "No  smoking  on 

campus"?  Smoking,  they  say,  is  now  a  matter  of  taste, 
but  courtesy  demands  that  you  allow  others  to  exercise 
their  taste  also. 

Do  you  save  thirty  seconds  and  ruin  the  grass  by 

cutting  across  campus? 

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_________  TABLE  ETIQUETTE 

Always  remember  to  have  a  neat,  clean  appearance  in 

the  dining  room. 

One  should  be  on  time  to  meals  insofar  as  possible. 

When  a  dinner  invitation  has  been  accepted,  one  should 
arrive  at  least  five  minutes  before  the  stated  hour. 

In  the  dormitory,  underclassmen  should  step  aside  to 

allow  upperclassmen  to  pass  into  the  dining  room  first. 

Individuals  are  seated  at  the  left  of  the  chair  and 
rise  from  the  left.  This  will  avoid  the  confusion  that 
occurs  when  two  people  attempt  to  be  seated  from  differ-
ent  sides. 

. 

Greet  the  other  members  on  coming  to  the  table.  Let 

them  know  you  recognize  their  presence. 

Sit up  straight,  leaning  slightly  forward.  Leaning 

back  gives  the  impression  of  being  bored. 

The  hostess  gives  the  signal  to  be  seated  at  the 
In  the  dormitories  the  hostess  is  the  house 

table. 
mother.  A  gentleman  pushes  the  chair  in  for  the  lady  at 
his  right.

" 

.The  napkin  is  removed  from  the  table  as  soon  as  the 

hostess  has  removed  hers,  and  it is  laid,  partly  unfolded, 
across  the  lap. 

The  dormitory  rule  is  to  pass  food  to  the  hostess 

before  helping  yourself. 

When  everyone  is  served,  the  hostess  begins  eating; 

and  others  follow  her  example. 

When  you  are  eating  soup,  the  bowl  should  not  be 

tilted  to  get  the  last  drop.  The  spoon  is  to  be  dipped 
away  from  you,  and  sipping  is  done  from  the  side  of  the 
spoon.  Do  not  crumble  bread  or  crackers  into  soup. 

-

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In  grasping  the  knife  for  cutting,  the  index  finger 

should  extend  along  the  upper  edge  near  the  handle,  el 
bows  down  even  if  the  meat  is  tough. 

c:::  > 

The  fork  is  held  in  the  left  hand  whep  holding  food 

to  be  cut.  Tines  are  turned  down  to  prevent  fork  from 
slipping,  and  the  handle  of  the  fork  is  underneath  the 
palm  6f  the  hand.  Only  one  or  two  bits  of  food  should 
be  cut  at  a  time. 

When  the  knife  is  not  in  use  it  should  be  placed 

along  the  back  edge  of  the  plate,  the  sharp ,edge  turned 
toward  the  center  of  the  plate. 

When  sending  for  a  second  helping  in  the  dormitory, 

the  silverware  is  placed  on  the  bread  and  butter  plate  to 
avoid  any  mishap. 

The  spoon  is  used  to  ascertain  the  temperature  of  a 
cup  of  beverage  or  to  stir  the  sugar  and  is  then  placed 
on  the  saucer. 

Never  gesticulate  with  your  silverware  or  make  designs 

on  the  tablecloth. 

Seeds  are  usually  removed  from  the  mouth  by  means  of 

the  spoon. 
are  used;  this  method  is  less  conspicuous  and  so  is  better 
form. 

In  the  case  of  grapes,  however,  the  fingers 

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Foods  that  may  be  eaten  with  the  fingers  are: 

Crackers,  crisp  cakes,  olives,  pickles,  celery,  radishes, 
corn  on  the  cob,  most  raw  fruits,  salted  nuts,  bonbons, 
and  potato  chips. 

Do  not  butter  a  whole  slice  of  bread  at  once.  Break 

, 
off  and  butter  a  small  piece  at  a  time. 

In  eating  ice  cream,  the  entire  amount  on  the  spoon 

, 
should  be  eaten  at  one  time.  Only  small  children  lick 
. 
. 
lce  cream. 

IF  YOU  HAPPEN  NOT  TO  ENJOY  SOME  OF  THE  FOOD  SERVED, 

REMAIN  SILENT  ABOUT  IT.  PERHAPS  OTHERS  ENJOY  IT.  One 
mark  of  an  educated  person  is  the  wide  variety  of  his 
tastes  in  food.  You  can  learn  to  like  new  dishes. 

If  it is  n~cessary to  leave  the  dining  room  before 

the  close  of  the  meal,  it is  proper  to  ask  the  hostess 
at  your  table  for  permis~ion. 

Singing  at  the  table  is  permissible  only  when  all 

the  others  are  singing~  When  the  group  is  singing,  there 
should  be  no  individual  conversation. 

Elbows  were  never  meant  for  table  decorations.  The 

arms  should  be  kept  at  the  sides. 

Each  person  at  the  table  should  consider  it a  social 

nicety  to  help  keep  up  the  conversation.  Bring  in  new 
ideas  and  topics  for  discussion. 

Try  to  keep  your  voice  low,  avoiding  for  others  the 
necessity  of  speaking  a  note  higher  than  you  in  order  to 
be  heard.  Conversatiorr  should  not  take  place  between 
tables. 

When  you  have  finished  eating,  place  knife  and  fork 

parallel  across  the  plate. 

When  in  doubt,  observe  the  hostess. 

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Silverware  is  arranged  in  the  order  in  which  it is 

to  be  used-from  the  outside  in.  If  you  are  in  doubt,  use 
the  piece  the  farthest  from  the  plate  -or better  yet, 
observe  the  hostess. 

Allow  the  house  mother  or  hostess  and  honor  guests 

to  leave  the  dining  room  first. 

Never  permit  yourself  to  fall  into  habits  of  which 

you  might  be  ashamed  on  some  other  momentous  occasionfl 
Be  as  courteous  to  your  dormitory  companions  as  you  would 
be  to  someone  upon  whom  you  wished  to  make  a  favorable 
impression. 

o wad  some  Power  the  giftie  gie  us 
To  see  oursels  as  ithers  see  ust 

It  wad  frae  monie  a  blunder  free  us, 

Ant  foolish  notion: 

What  airs  in  dress  an '  gait  wad  lea'e  us, 

An ~  ev'n  devotion! 

-Robert  Burns 

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