Introductions
What is dining out ?
A formal dinner to which non-military guests are invited
What is the resting position for silverware ?
Fork and knife separated across the top of your plate
What does RSVP stand for ? And meaning ?
It is French "répondez s'il vous plaît," which means please reply; a reply to let the hosts of an event you have been invited to know if you can or cannot attend.
What is to take exclusive ownership or control as in conversation with others ?
monopolize
What do you do if you burp ?
Say excuse me and don't make a big deal out of it
What is the order of receiving line at a Cadet Ball?
1 Senior JROTC instructor
2 honored guest (or spouse if no guest)
3 spouse
4 the next ranking guest with his or her spouse or guest
5 Other special guest with their spouses or guest (School Superintendent or Principal )
How to eat finger food ?
Place finger foods on bread plate. If no bread plate use salad or dinner plate.
What is casual attire ?
gentlemen nice slacks and a sport shirt are appropriate and ladies sundress or pants and blouse in some situations jeans or shorts a shirt or blouse
What is a person of importance or someone who holds a high office ?
dignitary
If it is the last piece of bread on the table what should you do?
First offer it to others
When making personal introductions they should be ______ and_______.
simple and direct
May I introduce ______.
I would like you to meet ______.
What is the finished position of silverware ?
Fork and knife beside each other on the dinner plate diagonally from left to lower right (10 o'clock to 4
o' clock)
What should be include in a thank you note ? Hint it should be at least three paragraph long
first paragraph expresses thanks in detail for the
in the middle paragraph on any topic about the occasion you attended
Last paragraph briefly summarizes thanks
What is Dinning In ?
A formal dinner for members of the military only
If you drop something on the floor ?
Leave it on the floor until the meal is over; then pick it up if it is silverware let the server know
If the couples attending the Military Ball are both JROTC Cadets how should they enter the ball ? (what order)
the gentleman should precede the young lady and conduct the introductions
Is it appropriate to butter and eat a whole roll ?
No break into small pieces before buttering and eating them
What attire require gentlemen a sport coat and tie are appropriate for ladies, a dress appropriate for daytime wear or a pant suits acceptable?
Informal
What is a code of behavior or courtesy based on rules of a polite society ?
etiquette
Can I ask for a doggy bag ?
It is not appropriate if it is a formal occasion
What is the name given to a group of people, including the host and honored guest who stand in line and individually welcome guests attending a social function ?
receiving line
What If you must leave the table during dinner say Excuse me please with no explanation and rise doing what next ?
placing your napkin on your chair
What attire male cadets wear service dress or semi formal service dress is expected or tuxedo for female cadets the service dress may be expected or evening dress ?
Formal
What is the term used for socially correct ways of acting as shown in widespread customs ?
customs
If food spills off your plate ?
You may pick it up with a piece of your silverware and place it on the edge of your plate.