How Do You Do?

After finishing a year at the University of Wisconsin, a group of exchange students, safely home in Germany, decided to publish a few hints on the U.S. for their successors. Among the things a young foreigner should know about:

INTRODUCTIONS: "The answer to 'How do you do' is not, as you might think, Fine,' but 'How do you do?' "

GREETINGS: "To persons of equal position, one waves with a movement of the hand and says 'Hi' or 'Hello.' Gentlemen lightly tip their headcover--if they wear any--but one never takes the hat off . . ."

DATES : "If a gentleman wishes to make the acquaintance of a lady or vice versa, he or she turns to a friend . . . who will arrange a meeting (date). This meeting may take place . . . without the presence of the negotiator ... It is regarded as polite form for the gentleman to call the girl the day after the first date and inquire how she is feeling."

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