When And How One May Ask For An Invitation For A Stranger
by Emily Post
When And How One May Ask For An Invitation For A Stranger
One may never ask for an invitation for oneself anywhere! And one may not
ask for an invitation to a luncheon or a dinner for a stranger. But an
invitation for any general entertainment may be asked for a
stranger—especially for a house-guest.
Example:
Dear Mrs. Worldly,
A young cousin of mine, David Blakely from Chicago, is staying
with us.
May Pauline take him to your dance on Friday? If it will be
inconvenient for you to include him, please do not hesitate to
say so frankly.
Very sincerely yours,
Caroline Robinson Town.
Answer:
Dear Mrs. Town,
I shall be delighted to have Pauline bring Mr. Blakely on the
tenth.
Sincerely yours,
Edith Worldly.
Or
A man might write for an invitation for a friend. But a very young girl
should not ask for an invitation for a man—or anyone—since it is more
fitting that her mother ask for her. An older girl might say to Mrs.
Worldly, "My cousin is staying with us, may I bring him to your dance?" Or
if she knows Mrs. Worldly very well she might send a message by telephone:
"Miss Town would like to know whether she may bring her cousin, Mr.
Michigan, to Mrs. Worldly's dance."
Special
thanks to Emily Post on her wonderful tips on
etiquette and invites.
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