well, no. there shouldn't be a large raised gap at all. You pull out, and slightly up, in order to allow room for your foot to advance. Kick your foot out if your dress is long and heavy. This also leaves a hand free for shaking hands, your purse, etc.
Learned this at my high school graduation.
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