Business Events
Navigating a Meal
Business Card Protocol
Networking Etiquette
Proper Introductions
100
How much alcohol should you drink at a work function?
What is 1 -2 drinks.
100
Which way is food passed?
What is clockwise, to the right among diners.
100
Where should you always carry your business cards?
What is a professional looking case.
100
How should you look at a networking event?
What is polished, well groomed, and well put together.
100
The proper phrase to introduce someone is, I would like to introduce "To You" or "You To"?
What is To You.
200
What type of clothing should you avoid at a business event?
What is avoid wearing revealing or flashy attire.
200
Is it acceptable to be a couple of minutes late to a business dinner? Yes or No?
What is No. Arriving even 5 or 10 minutes late sends a clear message of carelessness and thoughtlessness.
200
Should you write on someone else's card in their presence? Yes or No?
What is No. You can write on it as soon as you are by yourself to make note of important items to be used at a later date.
200
How can you make a powerful entrance into the room?
What is walk into the room with poise and purpose.
200
At least how many times should you try to say the names of the people being introduced to you in order to help you remember the names.
What is at least two times in order for the names to be remembered.
300
What type of topics should you avoid?
What is controversial topics such as politics, religion, or highly debated topics.
300
If you arrive at the restaurant before your host, what should you do?
What is wait in the lobby or waiting area for him or her. Don't go to the table and wait there.
300
When accepting a business card, where should you place it?
What is your breast pocket, wallet, or your own card case.
300
When you first walk into a networking event, what should you take a moment to do before walking up to groups or individuals and introducing yourself?
What is walk into the room and view the area - note people you want to meet, people by whom you want to be seen by?
300
When you are at a networking event, where should you wear your name tag?
What is below the right shoulder, so that it is in the line of site of shaking someone's hand.
400
When you are at a business networking event, you should take full advantage of the free food and fill up your plate completely. Also, go back for extra food. True or False? Why or Why Not?
What is False. Take small portions, and don't return for plateful after plateful; the food at the party takes a backseat to the people around you - not the other way around.
400
What are two golden rules to ordering food at a business dinner?
1. What is order medium-priced dishes, not the most expensive items on the menu. 2. What is order food that is relatively easy to eat. (Don't order linguine with clam sauce)
400
Should you pass out your cards in mass quantity in a large group? Yes or No? Why or Why Not?
What is No. Cards should only be exchanged between two individuals at a time, not scattered about in a large group. People may assume your are trying to sell them something and it may devalue your card.
400
Which hand should you carry all your items in? Your left or right hand?
What is in your left hand, which leaves your right hand free to meet people.
400
When introducing someone, what does etiquette suggest you do in order to make the introduction and conversation go smoothly?
What is the introducer gives the people being introduced something to talk about.
500
How can you prepare for "small talk" at a business event?
What is be familiar with various topics. Read newspapers and news magazines to be knowledge about world and national events. Keep up on entertainment and sports news, so that you can be a generalist and know something about a lot of different topics.
500
Is there a time that it is acceptable to put your elbows on the table? Yes or No. Why or Why Not?
What is Yes. Between courses, it's perfectly acceptable to put your elbows on the table. In fact, from the perspective of body language, by leaning forward with your elbow on the edge of the table and your hands clasped in front of you, you are projecting an image of being attentive and listening closely to the speaker.
500
When presented with a business card, what should you do before putting it away in your breast pocket, wallet, or your own business case?
What is look at it briefly before putting it away, and possibly commenting about something on the card. This lets them know you are paying attention and interested in them.
500
It is best to approach groups of #___ or more?
What are groups of 3 or more or someone standing alone. Avoid interrupting groups of 2 in deep conversation.
500
In business, if the people being introduced are of equal rank, who should be introduced first?
What is the name that is said first is the person that is most familiar to you.
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