Utensils
Once you use your knife, where should it be placed?
What is on the edge of a plate or saucer, NOT directly back on the table
When should you place your napkin in your lap?
As soon as you sit down at the dining table
What is the proper way to eat bread or rolls?
What is breaking into small bites and butter each just before eating
True or False- If asked a question by your host while eating, you should answer immediately
True or False- Wearing Jeans to an Interview is ok
What is "False, a general rule is to be one step above the required attire for the company"
If there are multiple utensils next to your plate, which do you use first?
What is "you should always work from the outside in"
If you excuse yourself from the table for a moment, where do you place your napkin?
What is "on your chair"
What should you do if someone asks you to pass the salt?
What is "Always pass the salt and pepper together, even if both are not requested"
If in doubt of proper etiquette at some point during the meal, what should you do?
What is "Follow the lead of the host"
True or False- Slang is appropriate to use during an interview
What is "False"
If you do not care for something you just put in your mouth, what do you do?
What is "remove it the same way it went in, on your fork/spoon; then discreetly discard it at the edge of your plate
True or False- It is ok to dip your napkin in your water glass and dab at a spot on your clothing
True or False- It is ok to cut meat into small bites at the start of a meal
How should you properly ask for something to be passed from the other end of the table?
What is "Would you please pass the ____? Thank you!"
How early should you arrive for an interview?
What is "10 to 15 minutes early"
Where should your utensils be placed when you have finished your meal?
What is "All utensils should be placed beside each other, diagonally across the center of your plate"
Once finished with your dinner, where should your napkin be placed?
What is "Placed loosely on the table next to your plate"
What is the proper way to get the last of the soup out of your bowl?
What is "Tilt the bowl away from you to get the last of it with a spoon. Do NOT slurp from the bowl or soak it up with bread"
When dining with a large group, when is it acceptable to begin eating?
What is "When three or four people near you have been served, or when your host gives permission"
What is the best way to stand out from other applicants after the interview has already finished?
What is "Writing a Thank You note immediately following the interview, which should be sent the day after the interview"
There are two forks beside your plate, what is each called?
True or False- Gently blotting your mouth is the proper way to use a napkin during a meal
What is "True"
When a lady approaches or leaves the table, what should gentlemen do?
Your mother always said, "Elbows off the table," so what about your wrists?
What is "It is acceptable to rest your wrists on the edge of the table"
How many seconds does it take for a potential employer develop a perception of you?
What is "12 seconds"