Dining
The location of the bread plate in a place setting.
What is - On the top, left side?
What you should do if you are uncertain about the dress code for an event.
What is - Ask a recruiting contact or event host?
The number of times you should say your phone number in a voicemail message.
What is - Twice?
What you should do if you are no longer able to attend a program or reception.
What is - Contact the host/organizer with your regrets so you are not a "no show"?
How to handle electronic devices in a meeting.
What is - Silence them and place them out of sight?
This person takes the lead when ordering during a business lunch.
What is - The host?
Where a name tag should be placed.
What is - The right side below the collarbone?
How to answer a phone call.
What is - "Hello/Hi, this is first and last name"?
When to follow up with a person you met during a networking event.
What is - Within 24 hours?
What you should do if you want to take notes on a device during a meeting.
What is - Explain your method to the meeting lead so he/she knows you are not being rude?
The style of eating that requires transferring the fork to the other hand after cutting food with a fork and knife.
What is - American?
How you should introduce yourself to others.
What is - First and last name?
The best way to communicate with an assigning attorney.
What is - Ask how he/she prefers to communicate about the assignment?
The best way to enter and exit a conversation.
What is - Gracefully, by waiting for the opportunity to participate or excusing yourself to get a beverage, food?
The preferred social media site for professionals.
What is - LinkedIn?
Where a napkin should be placed if excusing yourself from the table mid-meal.
What is - Neatly folded on the table to the left although previously acceptable to leave it on your chair?
The two actions that should take place when shaking hands.
What is - Use a firm handshake and maintain eye contact?
The best way to ensure that you understand an assignment.
What is - Confirm scope, estimated time to complete and deadline; ask clarifying questions?
Two conversation topics to avoid while networking.
What is - Religion, politics and/or any controversial subject?
The priority of your interactions with your LAA, another summer associate, a firm associate and a partner.
What is - Treat them with equal respect?
This is how to remove unwanted items from your mouth.
What is - Covering your mouth with a napkin and removing the item with your fork or finger?
What you should do to remember someone's name.
What is - Repeat the name after the introduction and make an association that will help your recollection?
The best way to end email correspondence.
What is - With an appropriate closing and the name that you want to be used by the receiver instead of merely the name in the signature block?
The appropriate way to leave an event.
What is - Thank the host or organizer?
The associate professional development support available at Venable.
What is - The associate development framework, professional development training, confidential career advising and resources?