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Alternatives to Waving
Signed, A Dear Confused: Although nothing I found specifically addressing waving, the
following quotes touch upon general rules for greeting others
in public. They're from a1956 book written by Frances Benton titled
Complete Etiquette. The first is a tip for men; the second
offers an alternative to waving for women. Why not try a bow,
the next time? Sure would get your friend's attention! 1956: Manners
Bowing. Bowing for a woman does not, of course, mean a
formal deep bend. It is, rather, a pleasant nod and smile, accompanied
by a slight bend forward from the waist. Bowing should be a friendly
gesture rather than a stiff one. You would use it greeting friends
across a room, and some naturally graceful women combine it pleasantly
with shaking hands. The only time a woman makes a deep bow is
when being presented to a high church or state official.
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a Woman Conspicuous. A well-mannered man does nothing to make
a woman conspicuous in public. He doesn't talk loudly or intimately
with her, or call her name aloud across a lobby. If you want to
hail a friend across the street, cross and catch up with her so
you can do so without announcing her name to the whole block.
